Callide C Coal Power Station reports releasing 111kg of mercury & compounds in the year to 30 June 2016.
Kogan Creek Coal Power Station reports releasing 139,000kg 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.
Tarong North Coal Power Station reports releasing 126 tonnes of hydrochloric acid in the year to 30 June 2016.
Callide C Coal Power Station reports releasing 6,610 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.
Kogan Creek Coal Power Station reports releasing 20,500kg 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.
Tarong North Coal Power Station reports releasing 22.3kg of mercury & compounds in the year to 30 June 2016.
Callide C Coal Power Station reports releasing 553,000kg 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.
Kogan Creek Coal Power Station reports releasing 10,600,000kg 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.
Tarong North Coal Power Station reports releasing 3,580 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 C Coal Power Station reports releasing 319,000kg 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.