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SoE2015: Stationary energy sector greenhouse gas emissions
Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation
Emissions from the stationary energy sector decreased by 1% between 2005 and 2014 but it continues to be the highest source of Queensland's emissions at 44% of total emissions. -
SoE2015: Sulphur dioxide concentrations
Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation
Sulphur dioxide levels in all regions do not exceed the National Environmental Protection Measures (NEPM) Air Quality Standards except for Mount Isa where the 1-hour and 24-hour... -
SoE2017: Great Barrier Reef World Heritage condition
Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation
While the Outstanding Universal Value (OUV) of the Great Barrier Reef remains in good condition, the overall condition of some key attributes is poor and many have deteriorated... -
SoE2015: Trackable waste recovered
Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation
In 2014-2015, 52% of the trackable waste (by waste amount) recovered (which includes recycling, reclamation, direct re-use or alternative use of the waste) in Queensland was in... -
SoE2015: Land clearing impact on threatened fauna habitat
Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation
Land use clearing for pasture is the greatest pressure on threatened fauna pre-clear habitat affecting the eastern coastal bioregions at a higher rate. -
SoE2015: Erosion prone area
Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation
Coastal erosion continues to impact the Queensland coast, with several major incidents at developed areas. -
SoE2017: Pressures affecting riverine ecosystems
Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation
Sediment, nutrients and chemicals, and the loss of riparian forests are the major catchment pressures that broadly impact Queensland’s freshwater rivers but vary in their... -
SoE2020: Queensland heritage places destroyed
Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation
Three State Heritage Places were removed from the Queensland Heritage Register in 2018–2020 as destroyed places. -
SoE2015: Estuarine wetlands within protected areas
Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation
Thirty-six per cent of estuarine wetlands across Queensland are within an area of managed protection. -
SoE2015: Number of litter items in Queensland
Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation
The average number of litter items at urban sites in Queensland has been consistently higher than the average across Australia. -
SoE2020: Sea surface temperature
Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation
Sea surface temperatures in the Coral Sea and around northern Australia are about +1oC warmer on average than 100 years ago, with the years 2009 through 2018 being the warmest... -
SoE2017: Key fish stocks
Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation
The majority of Queensland’s key fish stocks are considered sustainable. -
SoE2017: Major threats to flora species
Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation
Thirty-four major threats have been identified that impact on Queensland threatened flora. -
SoE2015: Condition of estuarine ecosystem health
Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation
Queensland's estuarine aquatic ecosystems vary significantly in condition. -
SoE2017: Use of bikeways in SEQ
Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation
The use of major bikeways in South East Queensland increased between 2015 and 2017. -
SoE2020: Extreme weather events (days with ‘very heavy rainfall’)
Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation
While days with ‘very heavy rainfall’ are rare in parts of south-western Queensland, they are common along Queensland’s north-eastern seaboard. -
SoE2017: Interstate household waste received
Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation
In 2016–2017, about 53,000t of household waste generated interstate was transported to Queensland for disposal. -
SoE2020: Vehicle kilometres travelled
Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation
Total motor vehicle travel (cars, trucks, buses), expressed as total vehicle kilometres travelled, shows continued and sustained growth over time. -
SoE2015: Extent of endangered, of concern and no concern at present regional...
Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation
The area of Queensland is 172.8 million hectares. In 2013, about 80% of the state contained remnant regional ecosystems, of which 1% had a conservation classification of... -
SoE2017: Storm tide inundation
Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation
Storm tide inundations continue to impact the coast.