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Yallourn Coal Power Station releases 1,373 tonnes of PM2.5
Learn moreYallourn Coal Power Station reports releasing 1,372,757kg of PM2.5 in the year to 30 June 2019 – an increase of 82% from the previous year.
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 16,592 tonnes of sulfur dioxide
Learn moreYallourn Coal Power Station reports releasing 16,591,903kg of sulfur dioxide in the year to 30 June 2019.
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 13,302,360 tonnes of CO₂ throughout the year.
Learn moreRefers to total scope 1 emissions (t CO₂-e) in the year to 30 June 2019 according to the Clean Energy Regulator.
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Unit trip: Yallourn
Learn moreA unit trip is an incident where an entire unit of a coal power station reduces its generation to zero. Source: OpenNEM, The Australia Institute
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Unit trip: Yallourn
Learn moreA unit trip is an incident where an entire unit of a coal power station reduces its generation to zero. Source: OpenNEM, The Australia Institute
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Unit trip: Yallourn
Learn moreA unit trip is an incident where an entire unit of a coal power station reduces its generation to zero. Source: OpenNEM, The Australia Institute
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Unit trip: Yallourn
Learn moreA unit trip is an incident where an entire unit of a coal power station reduces its generation to zero. Source: OpenNEM, The Australia Institute
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Unit trip: Yallourn
Learn moreA unit trip is an incident where an entire unit of a coal power station reduces its generation to zero. Source: OpenNEM, The Australia Institute
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Unit trip: Yallourn
Learn moreA unit trip is an incident where an entire unit of a coal power station reduces its generation to zero. Source: OpenNEM, The Australia Institute
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Unit trip: Yallourn
Learn moreA unit trip is an incident where an entire unit of a coal power station reduces its generation to zero. Source: OpenNEM, The Australia Institute
