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SoE2017: Particulate concentrations
Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation
Particle concentrations have exceeded National Environmental Protection Measures (NEPM) Air Quality Standards since monitoring began in 1986. -
SoE2015: Construction and demolition waste landfilled
Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation
The 1,493,000 tonnes of construction and demolition waste landfilled in 2014-2015 was about 93,000 tonnes lower than in the previous year but about 644,000 tonnes more than in... -
SoE2015: Lead concentrations
Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation
Routine monitoring of lead in air is no longer undertaken in South East Queensland due to the removal of lead in petrol. -
SoE2017: Trackable waste recovered
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Putrescible and organic wastes made up 46% of trackable wastes recovered for recycling, reclamation, direct re-use or alternative use in Queensland in 2015–2016. -
SoE2020: Fugitive emissions sector greenhouse gas emissions
Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation
In 2018, emissions from the fugitive emissions sector contributed 19.1 million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (MtCO2e), or 11% of Queensland’s total emissions.... -
SoE2020: Waste sector greenhouse gas emissions
Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation
In 2018, emissions from the waste sector contributed 2.6 million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (MtCO2e), or 2% of Queensland’s total emissions. Emissions increased... -
SoE2017: Queensland open house events
Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation
Since 2010, Open House events have been staged in 6 Queensland cities: beginning with Brisbane and expanding to Maryborough, Toowoomba, the Gold Coast, Bundaberg and, in 2017,... -
SoE2020: Change in density in residential areas
Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation
Queenslanders are living at higher dwelling densities, including on smaller lots in new urban subdivisions. -
SoE2017: Queensland places in the National Heritage List
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Since 2012, one Queensland place has been entered in the National Heritage List. There are 12 Queensland places on the National Heritage List. -
SoE2015: Household waste landfilled
Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation
The amount of domestic kerbside waste sent to landfill decreased from about 1.28 million tonnes in 2012-2013 to about 1.21 million tonnes in 2014-2015. -
SoE2020: Cultural heritage search requests
Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation
There is consistent pressure on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural heritage from general land use activities. -
SoE2017: 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. -
SoE2017: Condition of riverine ecosystem health
Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation
Queensland’s freshwater aquatic ecosystems vary significantly in condition. -
SoE2020: Cultural heritage places
Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation
Six new places have been recorded on the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural heritage register since July 2016. -
SoE2015: Commercial and industrial waste landfilled
Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation
The 1.518 million tonnes of commercial and industrial waste landfilled in 2014-15 was similar to the amounts reported in previous years. -
SoE2015: Number of litter items for different site types
Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation
The average number of litter items is higher in Queensland than Australia across all site types particularly shopping centres, retail areas and highways. -
SoE2017: Fugitive emissions sector greenhouse gas emissions
Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation
Total fugitive emissions increased 79% between 2005 and 2016 in line with growing coal and gas production. -
SoE2020: Broad vegetation groups within protected areas
Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation
Queensland’s 2017 remnant vegetation extent covers 80% of the state: 10.1% of this remnant vegetation is within protected areas (national parks and nature refuges).... -
SoE2015: Southern Oscillation Index
Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation
A transition occurred, from a La Niña in early 2012 to a strong El Niño during the second half of 2015. -
SoE2017: Threatened fauna species habitat
Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation
A large proportion of pre-clear threatened fauna habitat remained in Queensland in 2015, however, the proportion varies greatly among bioregions and among fauna groups.