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Vales Point Coal Power Station releases 70,000kg of PM2.5
Learn moreVales Point Coal Power Station reports releasing 70,000kg 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. -
Vales Point Coal Power Station releases 16,000 tonnes of sulfur dioxide
Learn moreVales Point Coal Power Station reports releasing 16,000,000kg 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. -
Vales Point Coal Power Station releases 6,903,384 tonnes of CO₂ throughout the year.
Learn moreRefers to total scope 1 emissions (t CO₂-e) in the year to 30 June 2017 according to the Clean Energy Regulator.
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Vales Point Coal Power Station releases 300 tonnes of hydrochloric acid
Learn moreVales Point Coal Power Station reports releasing 300 tonnes of hydrochloric acid in the year to 30 June 2016.
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Vales Point Coal Power Station releases 13kg of mercury
Learn moreVales Point Coal Power Station reports releasing 13kg of mercury & compounds in the year to 30 June 2016.
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Vales Point Coal Power Station releases 23,000kg of PM10
Learn moreVales Point Coal Power Station reports releasing 23,000kg 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. -
Vales Point Coal Power Station releases 13,500kg of PM2.5
Learn moreVales Point Coal Power Station reports releasing 13,500kg 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. -
Vales Point Coal Power Station releases 3,087,615 tonnes of CO₂ throughout the year.
Learn moreRefers to total scope 1 emissions (t CO₂-e) in the year to 30 June 2016 according to the Clean Energy Regulator. A separate report from Sunset Power International reports the same facility releasing 3,402,450 of CO₂ in the same reporting year.
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Vales Point Coal Power Station releases 12,000 tonnes of sulfur dioxide
Learn moreVales Point Coal Power Station reports releasing 12,000,000kg 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. -
Vales Point Coal Power Station releases 2kg of arsenic
Learn moreVales Point Coal Power Station reports releasing 2kg of arsenic & compounds in the year to 30 June 2015.