A unit trip is an incident where an entire unit of a coal power station reduces its generation to zero. Source: OpenNEM, The Australia Institute
A unit trip is an incident where an entire unit of a coal power station reduces its generation to zero. Source: OpenNEM, The Australia Institute
A unit trip is an incident where an entire unit of a coal power station reduces its generation to zero. Source: OpenNEM, The Australia Institute
The VIC Environment Protection Authority alleges Yallourn did not comply with a licence condition, in reference to the limit for carbon monoxide emissions being exceeded at times 20th – 21st July 2018.
Yallourn Coal Power Station reports releasing 52kg of arsenic & compounds in the year to 30 June 2018.
Yallourn Coal Power Station reports releasing 52kg of arsenic & compounds in the year to 30 June 2018.
Yallourn Coal Power Station reports releasing 4,057 tonnes of hydrochloric acid in the year to 30 June 2018.
Yallourn Coal Power Station reports releasing 435kg of mercury & compounds in the year to 30 June 2018.
Yallourn Coal Power Station reports releasing 14,149 tonnes of oxides of nitrogen in the year to 30 June 2018.
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 reports releasing 1,406,965kg of PM10 in the year to 30 June 2018. 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.