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Loy Yang A Coal Power Station releases 508 tonnes of PM2.5
Learn moreLoy Yang A Coal Power Station reports releasing 507,939kg 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.AGL, Loy Yang A, VIC
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Loy Yang B Coal Power Station releases 831kg of mercury
Learn moreLoy Yang B Coal Power Station reports releasing 831kg of mercury & compounds in the year to 30 June 2017.
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Loy Yang A Coal Power Station releases 51,741 tonnes of sulfur dioxide
Learn moreLoy Yang A Coal Power Station reports releasing 51,741,332kg 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.AGL, Loy Yang A, VIC
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Loy Yang B Coal Power Station releases 14,065 tonnes of oxides of nitrogen
Learn moreLoy Yang B Coal Power Station reports releasing 14,065 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. -
Yallourn Coal Power Station releases 54kg of arsenic
Learn moreYallourn Coal Power Station reports releasing 54kg of arsenic & compounds in the year to 30 June 2017.
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Loy Yang B Coal Power Station releases 765 tonnes of PM10
Learn moreLoy Yang B Coal Power Station reports releasing 764,514kg 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. -
Yallourn Coal Power Station releases 4,023 tonnes of hydrochloric acid
Learn moreYallourn Coal Power Station reports releasing 4,023 tonnes of hydrochloric acid in the year to 30 June 2017.
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Loy Yang B Coal Power Station releases 497 tonnes of PM2.5
Learn moreLoy Yang B Coal Power Station reports releasing 497,205kg 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. -
Yallourn Coal Power Station releases 454kg of mercury
Learn moreYallourn Coal Power Station reports releasing 454kg of mercury & compounds in the year to 30 June 2017.
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Loy Yang B Coal Power Station releases 9,631,697 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.