Gladstone Coal Power Station reports releasing 109,000kg of PM10 in the year to 30 June 2016. PM10 is small particulate matter which can cause serious health effects.
The Australian government says it has been linked to increased respiratory symptoms and premature death.
Stanwell Coal Power Station reports releasing 23kg of arsenic & compounds in the year to 30 June 2016.
Tarong Coal Power Station reports releasing 15,500 tonnes of oxides of nitrogen in the year to 30 June 2016.
The Australian government says people who live near coal burning power plants may be exposed to higher levels of nitrogen oxides. Even low levels of exposure can impact an individual’s eyes, nose, throat and lungs.
Callide A & B Coal Power Stations reports releasing 82kg of mercury & compounds in the year to 30 June 2016.
Gladstone Coal Power Station reports releasing 49,600kg of PM2.5 in the year to 30 June 2016.
PM2.5 is extremely small particulate matter, which can be inhaled deep into the lungs and may cause serious health effects. The Australian government says it has been linked to increased respiratory symptoms and premature death.
Stanwell Coal Power Station reports releasing 1,460 tonnes of hydrochloric acid in the year to 30 June 2016.
Tarong Coal Power Station reports releasing 3,870,000kg of PM10 in the year to 30 June 2016. PM10 is small particulate matter which can cause serious health effects.
The Australian government says it has been linked to increased respiratory symptoms and premature death.
Callide A & B Coal Power Stations reports releasing 17,000 tonnes of oxides of nitrogen in the year to 30 June 2016.
The Australian government says people who live near coal burning power plants may be exposed to higher levels of nitrogen oxides. Even low levels of exposure can impact an individual’s eyes, nose, throat and lungs.
Gladstone Coal Power Station reports releasing 22,800,000kg of sulfur dioxide in the year to 30 June 2016.
The Australian government links repeated or prolonged exposure to moderate concentrations of sulfur dioxide to inflammation of the respiratory tract, wheezing and lung damage.
Stanwell Coal Power Station reports releasing 72kg of mercury & compounds in the year to 30 June 2016.