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Yallourn Coal Power Station releases 21,124 tonnes of sulfur dioxide
Learn moreYallourn Coal Power Station reports releasing 21,123,965kg 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. -
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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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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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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Yallourn Coal Power Station releases 14,977 tonnes of oxides of nitrogen
Learn moreYallourn Coal Power Station reports releasing 14,977 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 1,495 tonnes of PM10
Learn moreYallourn Coal Power Station reports releasing 1,495,203kg 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 14,813,624 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.
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Yallourn Coal Power Station releases 3,484 tonnes of hydrochloric acid
Learn moreYallourn Coal Power Station reports releasing 3,484 tonnes of hydrochloric acid in the year to 30 June 2016.
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Yallourn Coal Power Station releases 296kg of mercury
Learn moreYallourn Coal Power Station reports releasing 296kg of mercury & compounds in the year to 30 June 2016.
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Yallourn Coal Power Station releases 14,933 tonnes of oxides of nitrogen
Learn moreYallourn Coal Power Station reports releasing 14,933 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.