Atmospheric emissions of F, As, Se, Hg, and Sb from coal-fired power and heat generation in China

► Emissions of F, As, Se, Hg, Sb from power and heat generation in China are large. ► 162 161 t F, 236 t As, 637 t Se, 172 t Hg, and 33 t Sb were emitted in 2009. ► Atmospheric emissions increased with increasing coal consumptions.