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.
Refers to total scope 1 emissions (t CO₂-e) in the year to 30 June 2017 according to the Clean Energy Regulator.
Tarong North Coal Power Station reports releasing 126 tonnes of hydrochloric acid in the year to 30 June 2016.
Tarong North Coal Power Station reports releasing 22.3kg of mercury & compounds in the year to 30 June 2016.
Tarong North Coal Power Station reports releasing 3,580 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.
Tarong North Coal Power Station reports releasing 176,000kg 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.
Tarong North Coal Power Station reports releasing 101,000kg 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.
Tarong North Coal Power Station reports releasing 4,800,000kg 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.