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Yallourn Coal Power Station releases 20,405 tonnes of sulfur dioxide
Yallourn Coal Power Station reports releasing 20,404,571kg of sulfur dioxide in the year to 30 June 2015.
The Australian government links repeated or prolonged exposure to moderate concentrations of sulfur dioxide to inflammation of the respiratory tract, wheezing and lung damage.