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Yallourn Coal Power Station releases 18,222 tonnes of sulfur dioxide
Yallourn Coal Power Station reports releasing 18,222,103kg of sulfur dioxide in the year to 30 June 2018.
The Australian government links repeated or prolonged exposure to moderate concentrations of sulfur dioxide to inflammation of the respiratory tract, wheezing and lung damage.