Tarong North Coal Power Station reports releasing 18.9kg of mercury & compounds in the year to 30 June 2015.
Tarong North Coal Power Station reports releasing 4,370 tonnes of oxides of nitrogen in the year to 30 June 2015.
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 North Coal Power Station reports releasing 225,000kg of PM10 in the year to 30 June 2015. 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 129,000kg of PM2.5 in the year to 30 June 2015.
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 4,040,000kg of sulfur dioxide in the year to 30 June 2015.
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 Coal Power Station reports releasing 42.3kg of arsenic & compounds in the year to 30 June 2015.
Tarong Coal Power Station reports releasing 380 tonnes of hydrochloric acid in the year to 30 June 2015.
Tarong Coal Power Station reports releasing 27.5kg of mercury & compounds in the year to 30 June 2015.
Tarong Coal Power Station reports releasing 11,800 tonnes of oxides of nitrogen in the year to 30 June 2015.
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.
Refers to total scope 1 emissions (t CO₂-e) in the year to 30 June 2015 according to the Clean Energy Regulator.