Stanwell Coal Power Station reports releasing 101kg of mercury & compounds in the year to 30 June 2017.
Stanwell 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.
Stanwell Coal Power Station reports releasing 846,000kg 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.
Stanwell Coal Power Station reports releasing 287,000kg 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 reports releasing 35,500,000kg 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.
Refers to total scope 1 emissions (t CO₂-e) in the year to 30 June 2017 according to the Clean Energy Regulator.
Stanwell Corporation’s annual report for 2016 reports that the Department of Environment and Heritage Protection issued Stanwell with a Penalty Infringement Notice and fine of $11,385 in December 2015.
Stanwell Coal Power Station reports releasing 23kg of arsenic & compounds in the year to 30 June 2016.
Stanwell Coal Power Station reports releasing 1,460 tonnes of hydrochloric acid in the year to 30 June 2016.
Stanwell Coal Power Station reports releasing 72kg of mercury & compounds in the year to 30 June 2016.