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  • Jun, 2019
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    Loy Yang B Coal Power Station releases 203 tonnes of PM2.5

    Loy Yang B Coal Power Station reports releasing 203,104kg of PM2.5 in the year to 30 June 2019.
    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.

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  • Jun, 2019
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    Loy Yang B Coal Power Station releases 21,839 tonnes of sulfur dioxide

    Loy Yang B Coal Power Station reports releasing 21,839,425kg of sulfur dioxide in the year to 30 June 2019.
    The Australian government links repeated or prolonged exposure to moderate concentrations of sulfur dioxide to inflammation of the respiratory tract, wheezing and lung damage.

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  • Jun, 2019
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    Yallourn Coal Power Station releases 48kg of arsenic

    Yallourn Coal Power Station reports releasing 48kg of arsenic & compounds in the year to 30 June 2019.

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  • Jun, 2019
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    Loy Yang A Coal Power Station releases 85kg of arsenic

    Loy Yang A Coal Power Station reports releasing 85kg of arsenic & compounds in the year to 30 June 2019.

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  • Jun, 2019
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    Yallourn Coal Power Station releases 4,266 tonnes of hydrochloric acid

    Yallourn Coal Power Station reports releasing 4,266 tonnes of hydrochloric acid in the year to 30 June 2019.

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  • Jun, 2019
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    Loy Yang A Coal Power Station releases 8,453 tonnes of hydrochloric acid

    Loy Yang A Coal Power Station reports releasing 8,453 tonnes of hydrochloric acid in the year to 30 June 2019.

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  • Jun, 2019
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    Yallourn Coal Power Station releases 407kg of mercury

    Yallourn Coal Power Station reports releasing 407kg of mercury & compounds in the year to 30 June 2019, the second largest amount of any Australian power station.

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  • Jun, 2019
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    Loy Yang A Coal Power Station releases 180kg of mercury

    Loy Yang A Coal Power Station reports releasing 180kg of mercury & compounds in the year to 30 June 2019.

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  • Jun, 2019
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    Yallourn Coal Power Station releases 12,644 tonnes of oxides of nitrogen

    Yallourn Coal Power Station reports releasing 12,644 tonnes of oxides of nitrogen in the year to 30 June 2019.
    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.

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  • Jun, 2019
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    Loy Yang A Coal Power Station releases 21,304 tonnes of oxides of nitrogen

    Loy Yang A Coal Power Station reports releasing 21,304 tonnes of oxides of nitrogen in the year to 30 June 2019.
    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.

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