Yallourn Coal Power Station reports releasing 2,691,689kg of PM10 in the year to 30 June 2015. 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.
Loy Yang A Coal Power Station reports releasing 23,306 tonnes of oxides of nitrogen in the year to 30 June 2015.
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.
AGL, Loy Yang A, VIC
Yallourn Coal Power Station reports releasing 1,951,326kg of PM2.5 in the year to 30 June 2015.
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.
Loy Yang A Coal Power Station reports releasing 1,166,671kg of PM10 in the year to 30 June 2015. 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
Yallourn Coal Power Station reports releasing 20,404,571kg 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.
Loy Yang A Coal Power Station reports releasing 587,755kg of PM2.5 in the year to 30 June 2015.
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 60,498,567kg 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.
AGL, Loy Yang A, VIC
Loy Yang B Coal Power Station reports releasing 34kg of arsenic & compounds in the year to 30 June 2015.
Loy Yang B Coal Power Station reports releasing 3,966 tonnes of hydrochloric acid in the year to 30 June 2015.
Loy Yang B Coal Power Station reports releasing 292kg of mercury & compounds in the year to 30 June 2015.