The Facts on Australian Coal Fired Power Stations

Please don’t talk politics on amateur radio. If you are stupid enough to do so. Know your facts.
Coal-fired power stations remain the dominant source of Australia’s fine particle pollution PM2.5 (25% of the national ‘all sources’ total), oxides of nitrogen NOx (25%), and sulfur dioxide SO2 (49%) – some of the air pollutants most toxic to human health

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2019/aug/19/australian-power-stations-among-worlds-worst-for-toxic-air-pollution

https://www.envirojustice.org.au/coal-fired-power-stations-top-biggest-polluter-list-again-as-toxic-emissions-soar-national-pollution-inventory/#:~:text=Coal%2Dfired%20power%20stations%20remain,most%20toxic%20to%20human%20health.

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ham radio operator ,sailplane pilot, flying instructor, trainer, ex small business owner, ex 4x4 tour guide, ex photojournalist, vintage tech geek and North Queensland girl, keen blogger, writer, photographer, training professional, trans-woman, Lean Management Professional, Inclusiveness and Diversity Activist, Photojournalist, Student of Indigenous Studies, Political Science & the Indigenous Australian language Pitjantjatjara. Now living in Sydney. View all posts by vk2kmi

Bio

G’day

I first became involved in HF radio at the age of 16 when I sat for my 3rd class certificate in radio telephony (coast guard). I then became active in the CB scene of the late 70’s. I built my own 4 element cubical quad and other antennas at that time.

In 1979 I first attempted to study for my novice amateur operators license- unfortunately life intervened and I never did complete it.

I later became involved in HF radio via my role as a remote area 4wd tour operator, which rekindled my interest.

I completed my foundation license in July 2008 and was on the air as an amateur radio operator at last. Since then I’ve completed standard call (VK4MDX) and finally Advanced (VK4KIM / VK2KMI).
Details of my equipment etc are available from the links below.

I, once again run a business specialising in remote area 4wd tag-along tours and driver training particularly 4WD, off-road, particularly for mining and exploration. I also conduct towing training, teaching people to tow vans and trailers for work and recreation.

I’m a keen competition glider pilot and GA pilot. My other interests are 4wding, soaring and photography, human rights, technology.