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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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Tarong North Coal Power Station releases 196,000kg of PM10
Learn moreTarong North Coal Power Station reports releasing 196,000kg of PM10 in the year to 30 June 2017. 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 releases 113,000kg of PM2.5
Learn moreTarong North Coal Power Station reports releasing 113,000kg of PM2.5 in the year to 30 June 2017.
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 19kg of arsenic
Learn moreStanwell Coal Power Station reports releasing 19kg of arsenic & compounds in the year to 30 June 2017.
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Tarong North Coal Power Station releases 5,590 tonnes of sulfur dioxide
Learn moreTarong North Coal Power Station reports releasing 5,590,000kg of sulfur dioxide in the year to 30 June 2017.
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 1,890 tonnes of hydrochloric acid
Learn moreStanwell Coal Power Station reports releasing 1,890 tonnes of hydrochloric acid in the year to 30 June 2017.
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Tarong Coal Power Station releases 396 tonnes of hydrochloric acid
Learn moreTarong Coal Power Station reports releasing 396 tonnes of hydrochloric acid in the year to 30 June 2017.
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Stanwell Coal Power Station releases 101kg of mercury
Learn moreStanwell Coal Power Station reports releasing 101kg of mercury & compounds in the year to 30 June 2017.
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Tarong Coal Power Station releases 48kg of mercury & compounds
Learn moreTarong Coal Power Station reports releasing 48kg of mercury & compounds in the year to 30 June 2017.
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Stanwell Coal Power Station releases 18,200 tonnes of oxides of nitrogen
Learn moreStanwell Coal Power Station reports releasing 18,200 tonnes of oxides of nitrogen in the year to 30 June 2017.
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.
