Stanwell Coal Power Station reports releasing 31,200 tonnes of sulfur dioxide in the year to 30 June 2020
A unit trip is an incident where an entire unit of a coal power station reduces its generation to zero. Source: OpenNEM, The Australia Institute
Refers to total scope 1 emissions (t CO₂-e) in the year to 30 June 2020 according to the Clean Energy Regulator.
A unit trip is an incident where an entire unit of a coal power station reduces its generation to zero. Source: OpenNEM, The Australia Institute
A unit trip is an incident where an entire unit of a coal power station reduces its generation to zero. Source: OpenNEM, The Australia Institute
Stanwell Coal Power Station reports releasing 20kg of arsenic & compounds in the year to 30 June 2019.
Stanwell Coal Power Station reports releasing 1,760 tonnes of hydrochloric acid in the year to 30 June 2019.
Stanwell Coal Power Station reports releasing 92kg of mercury & compounds in the year to 30 June 2019.
Stanwell 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.
Stanwell 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.