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SoE2015: Trackable waste landfilled
Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation
In 2014-2015, 63% of trackable waste (by waste amount) disposed to landfill in Queensland was in the high level waste category of 'solid and sludge wastes requiring special... -
SoE2020: Interstate commercial and industrial waste received
Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation
Queensland landfills received about 25,000 tonnes of commercial and industrial waste generated interstate in 2018–19. -
SoE2020: Condition of aquatic ecosystem health
Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation
Queensland’s aquatic ecosystems vary significantly in condition. Some are in pristine condition while others do not meet standards for water quality. -
SoE2020: Vehicle emissions
Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation
Emissions from motor vehicles are a function of many factors, but most importantly total travel, fleet mix and emission control technology and driving behaviour. -
SoE2017: Commercial and industrial waste landfilled
Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation
The 1.443 million tonnes of commercial and industrial waste landfilled in 2016–2017 was similar to the amounts reported in previous years. -
SoE2015: Major air pollutants
Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation
The National Pollutant Inventory (NPI) tracks air pollutant emissions for industrial sources across Australia. -
SoE2017: Land use, land use change and forestry sector greenhouse gas emissions
Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation
While emissions from the land sector decreased 80% between 2005 and 2016, Queensland is the largest source of this type of emission in Australia. -
SoE2020: Ozone concentrations
Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation
While hourly ozone levels in Townsville, Gladstone and South West Queensland have never exceeded the National Environment Protection (Ambient Air Quality) Measure 1-hour average... -
SoE2015: Pressures affecting Queensland’s aquatic ecosystems
Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation
The pressures affecting Queensland's aquatic ecosystems vary depending on local conditions and level of development. -
SoE2020: Number of litter items for different site types
Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation
In 2018–19, the average number of litter items was higher in Queensland than Australia across a majority of site types, particularly at beaches, highways, recreational... -
SoE2017: Pressures affecting Queensland’s aquatic ecosystems
Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation
The pressures affecting Queensland's aquatic ecosystems vary depending on local conditions and land management use and practices. -
SoE2017: Volume and load of sewage treatment plants
Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation
The annual volume and load of nitrogen and phosphorus released from coastal sewage treatment plants into waterways in Queensland has remained relatively constant since 2010,... -
SoE2015: Interstate commercial and industrial waste received
Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation
In 2014-2015, about 22,000 tonnes of commercial and industrial waste generated interstate was transported to Queensland landfills for disposal. -
SoE2020: Sulphur dioxide concentrations
Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation
Sulphur dioxide levels in all regions, except for Mount Isa, have met the National Environmental Protection (Ambient Air Quality) Measure (NEPM) annual, 24-hour and 1-hour... -
SoE2020: Commercial and industrial waste landfilled
Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation
The 1.61 million tonnes of commercial and industrial waste landfilled in 2018–19 was 121,000 tonnes greater than the average amount landfilled during 2014–15 to... -
SoE2015: Waste sector greenhouse gas emissions
Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation
Emissions from the waste sector increased 15% between 2005 and 2014, however waste emissions have fallen since 2011 due to increased capture and combustion of landfill gas. -
SoE2017: Per capita waste generation
Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation
Adjusting for population levels, Queensland households generated an average of 556kg of waste per capita in 2016 2017, ranging from 390kg in the Cairns region to 680kg in... -
SoE2020: Commercial and industrial waste recovered or recycled
Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation
The 1.60 million tonnes of commercial and industrial waste recovered or recycled in 2018–19 was 16% greater than the amount reported in 2017–18. -
Imposex in Morula granulata as bioindicator of Tributyltin (TBT)...
This study was undertaken to examine the use of imposes in the tropical neogastropod whelk Morula granulata as bioindicator of tributyltin (TBT) contamination. Samples were... -
Microplastics in sea ice methodology cores
Five subsections of Antarctic ice cores were used to create a new methodology for analyzing microplastics in sea ice.