Yallourn Coal Power Station reports releasing 21,243,765kg 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.
Loy Yang A Coal Power Station reports releasing 1,768,762kg 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.
AGL, Loy Yang A, VIC
Loy Yang A Coal Power Station reports releasing 716,788kg 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.
AGL, Loy Yang A, VIC
Loy Yang A Coal Power Station reports releasing 61,024,726kg 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.
AGL, Loy Yang A, VIC
Loy Yang B Coal Power Station reports releasing 31kg of arsenic & compounds in the year to 30 June 2016.
Loy Yang B Coal Power Station reports releasing 4,691 tonnes of hydrochloric acid in the year to 30 June 2016.
Loy Yang B Coal Power Station reports releasing 384kg of mercury & compounds in the year to 30 June 2016.
Loy Yang B Coal Power Station reports releasing 14,844 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.
Refers to total scope 1 emissions (t CO₂-e) in the year to 30 June 2016 according to the Clean Energy Regulator.
AGL, Loy Yang A, VIC
Refers to total scope 1 emissions (t CO₂-e) in the year to 30 June 2016 according to the Clean Energy Regulator.