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Yallourn Coal Power Station releases 2,692 tonnes of PM10

Jun 30 2015

Yallourn Coal Power Station reports releasing 2,691,689kg of PM10 in the year to 30 June 2015. 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.