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Tarong North Coal Power Station releases 4,800 tonnes of sulfur dioxide
Tarong North Coal Power Station reports releasing 4,800,000kg 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.