Mercury pollution at Eraring power plant rose 130% in 12 months
by Peter Hannam from Environment | The Guardian on (#6KTQ8)
Environment groups say increased pollution levels means it would be absurd and harmful' to extend life of Eraring, which is due to close in August 2025
Mercury and particulate pollution from Australia's largest coal-fired power station soared last year, prompting an environmental group to argue it would be absurd and harmful" for the New South Wales government to extend its operations.
Origin Energy's 2,880-megawatt Eraring power station, slated by the company to close in August 2025, reported mercury pollution jumped 130% in 2022-23 compared with the previous year, according to data from the national pollution inventory. The heavy metal permanently damages brains and kidneys, especially those of children.
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