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Yallourn Coal Power Station releases 21,124 tonnes of sulfur dioxide

Jun 30 2017

Yallourn Coal Power Station reports releasing 21,123,965kg of sulfur dioxide in the year to 30 June 2017.
The Australian government links repeated or prolonged exposure to moderate concentrations of sulfur dioxide to inflammation of the respiratory tract, wheezing and lung damage.