Refers to total scope 1 emissions (t CO₂-e) in the year to 30 June 2018 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
Tarong North Coal Power Station reports releasing 3.49kg of arsenic & compounds in the year to 30 June 2017.
Tarong North Coal Power Station reports releasing 3.32kg of arsenic & compounds in the year to 30 June 2015.
Tarong North Coal Power Station reports releasing 3.49kg of arsenic & compounds in the year to 30 June 2017.
Tarong North Coal Power Station reports releasing 3.49kg of arsenic & compounds in the year to 30 June 2017.
Tarong North Coal Power Station reports releasing 142 tonnes of hydrochloric acid in the year to 30 June 2017.
Tarong North Coal Power Station reports releasing 25.7kg of mercury & compounds in the year to 30 June 2017.
Tarong North Coal Power Station reports releasing 4,480 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.
Tarong 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.