Coal-fired power stations caused surge in airborne mercury pollution, study finds

Survey says airborne mercury pollution from stations in Victoria's Latrobe valley increased 37% in just 12 months

Airborne mercury pollution from coal-fired power stations in Victoria's Latrobe valley increased 37% in just 12 months, according to an annual national survey of toxic emissions.

The mercury output from Loy Yang B power station alone more than doubled to 831kg in 2016-2017, an increase of 123% over five years.