VIC Archives – Page 20 of 32 – Coal Impacts Index

Jun, 2018

Loy Yang A Coal Power Station releases 2,097 tonnes of PM10

Loy Yang A Coal Power Station reports releasing 2,097,288kg of PM10 in the year to 30 June 2018. 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.

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AGL, Loy Yang A, VIC

Jun, 2018

Yallourn Coal Power Station releases 18,222 tonnes of sulfur dioxide

Yallourn Coal Power Station reports releasing 18,222,103kg of sulfur dioxide in the year to 30 June 2018.
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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Energy Australia, VIC, Yallourn

Jun, 2018

Loy Yang A Coal Power Station releases 762 tonnes of PM2.5

Loy Yang A Coal Power Station reports releasing 761,992kg of PM2.5 in the year to 30 June 2018.
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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AGL, Loy Yang A, VIC

Jun, 2018

Loy Yang A Coal Power Station releases 60,681 tonnes of sulfur dioxide

Loy Yang A Coal Power Station reports releasing 60,680,842kg of sulfur dioxide in the year to 30 June 2018.
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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AGL, Loy Yang A, VIC

Jun, 2018