Stanwell Coal Power Station reports releasing 17,600 tonnes of oxides of nitrogen in the year to 30 June 2016.
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 995,000kg of PM10 in the year to 30 June 2016. 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 337,000kg of PM2.5 in the year to 30 June 2016.
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 33,900,000kg of sulfur dioxide in the year to 30 June 2016.
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 2016 according to the Clean Energy Regulator.
Stanwell states in their annual report that they identified and reported seven environmental compliance breaches to the regulator. The report notes that Stanwell also undertook a detailed review of compliance at Meandu and Tarong sites, linked to Tarong and Tarong North Power Stations.
Stanwell Coal Power Station reports releasing 29,300,000kg 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.
Stanwell Coal Power Station reports releasing 22kg of arsenic & compounds in the year to 30 June 2015.
Stanwell Coal Power Station reports releasing 1,420 tonnes of hydrochloric acid in the year to 30 June 2015.
Stanwell Coal Power Station reports releasing 57kg of mercury & compounds in the year to 30 June 2015.