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Yallourn Coal Power Station releases 14,933 tonnes of oxides of nitrogen
Yallourn 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.