State and federal environment ministers have amended existing standards for ozone, nitrogen dioxide and sulfur dioxide emissions.

Matthew Kelly
Updated April 26 2021 - 4:34pm, first published 11:53am
"Industry first" air pollution standards slammed
"Industry first" air pollution standards slammed

Revised national air pollution standards would do little to reduce pollution from coal-fired power stations or improve health outcomes for thousands of Hunter residents, Environment Justice Australia says.

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Matthew Kelly

Matthew Kelly

Journalist

Matthew Kelly has worked as a journalist for more than 25 years. He has been working as a general reporter at the Newcastle Herald since 2018. In recent years he has reported on subjects including environment, energy, water security, manufacturing and higher education. He has previously covered issues including the health and environmental impacts of uncovered coal wagons in the Hunter Valley, the pollution of legacy of former industrial sites and freedom of information issues.

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