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Yallourn Coal Power Station releases 1,407 tonnes of PM10

Jun 30 2018

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.