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Stanwell Coal Power Station releases 31,500 tonnes of oxides of nitrogen
Learn moreStanwell Coal Power Station reports releasing 31,500 tonnes of oxides of nitrogen in the year to 30 June 2019, the most of any Australian power station.
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. -
Tarong Coal Power Station releases 1,860,000kg of PM2.5
Learn moreTarong Coal Power Station reports releasing 1,860,000kg of PM2.5 in the year to 30 June 2019, the most of any power station in Australia.
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 releases 690,000kg of PM10
Learn moreStanwell Coal Power Station reports releasing 690,000kg of PM10 in the year to 30 June 2019. 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 Coal Power Station releases 19,200 tonnes of sulfur dioxide
Learn moreTarong Coal Power Station reports releasing 19,200,000kg of sulfur dioxide in the year to 30 June 2019.
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 releases 7,448,923 tonnes of CO₂ throughout the year.
Learn moreRefers to total scope 1 emissions (t CO₂-e) in the year to 30 June 2019 according to the Clean Energy Regulator.
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Tarong Coal Power Stations releases 10,231,395 tonnes of CO₂ throughout the year.
Learn moreRefers to total scope 1 emissions (t CO₂-e) in the year to 30 June 2019 according to the Clean Energy Regulator.
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Unit trip: Tarong
Learn moreA unit trip is an incident where an entire unit of a coal power station reduces its generation to zero. Source: OpenNEM, The Australia Institute
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Unit trip: Tarong
Learn moreA unit trip is an incident where an entire unit of a coal power station reduces its generation to zero. Source: OpenNEM, The Australia Institute
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Unit trip: Stanwell
Learn moreA unit trip is an incident where an entire unit of a coal power station reduces its generation to zero. Source: OpenNEM, The Australia Institute
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Unit trip: Stanwell
Learn moreA unit trip is an incident where an entire unit of a coal power station reduces its generation to zero. Source: OpenNEM, The Australia Institute
