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SoE2015: Waste sector greenhouse gas emissions
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. -
SoE2020: Great Barrier Reef World Heritage condition
While the outstanding universal value of the Great Barrier Reef remains in good condition, the Outlook Report 2019 found the grade is good borderline with poor because the... -
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SoE2020: Land clearing impact on threatened flora habitat
While the clearing the threatened flora pre-clear habitat within woody vegetation has slowed, it remains 3 times higher than in 2009–2010. -
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SoE2015: Interstate household waste received
In 2014-2015, about 45,000 tonnes of household waste generated interstate was transported to Queensland landfills for disposal. -
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SoE2015: Household waste recovered or recycled
Between 2010-2011 and 2014-2015 the amount of glass and plastic being sent for recycling by councils increased by about 6,500 tonnes and 6,900 tonnes respectively, although... -
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SoE2017: Threatened fauna species numbers
The number of fauna species listed as threatened (’vulnerable’, ‘endangered’ or ‘extinct in the wild’) in Queensland increased by 79 between 2007 and 2017. -
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SoE2020: Great Barrier Reef World Heritage natural criteria
The Great Barrier Reef meets all 4 World Heritage natural criteria: natural phenomena and exceptional natural beauty; representing major stages of Earth's history; significant... -
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SoE2017: Estuarine wetlands within protected areas
Of Queensland’s estuarine wetlands, 39% are within an area of managed protection. -
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SoE2020: Household waste recovered or recycled
The amount of household waste recovered by councils during 2014–15 to 2018–19 averaged 818,000 tonnes per year. -
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SoE2017: Major threats to fauna species
Sixty-eight major threats have been identified that impact on Queensland threatened fauna. -
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SoE2020: Extent and rate of change of freshwater wetland systems
More than 94% of the pre-European settlement extent of freshwater wetlands in Queensland remained in 2017. Changes in the extent of freshwater wetlands have been monitored in... -
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SoE2020: Threatened fauna species habitat
Threatened fauna habitat loss is ongoing in Queensland. -
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SoE2020: Extent and rate of change in estuarine wetlands
More than 96% of the pre-European settlement extent of estuarine wetlands in Queensland remained in 2017. Changes in the extent of estuarine wetlands in Queensland have been... -
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SoE2020: Household waste landfilled
The amount of domestic kerbside waste sent to landfill decreased from about 1.26 million tonnes in 2016–17 to 1.20 million tonnes in 2018–19. -
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SoE2017: Cultural heritage site locations
Artefact scatters are the most prevalent type of site location recorded on the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural heritage database. -
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SoE2017: Change in density in residential areas
Queenslanders are living at higher dwelling densities over time, including on smaller lots in new urban subdivisions. -
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SoE2015: Condition of riverine ecosystem health
Queensland's freshwater aquatic ecosystems vary significantly in condition. -
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SoE2015: Total annual greenhouse gas emissions
While Queensland's greenhouse gas emissions have decreased by 18% between 2005 and 2014, the state was the largest source of emissions in 2014 of all Australian jurisdictions. -
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SoE2017: Condition of marine ecosystem health
Queensland’s marine environments vary significantly in condition. -
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SoE2015: Commercial and industrial waste recovered or recycled
The 1.069 million tonnes of commercial and industrial waste recovered or recycled in 2014-2015 was a decrease of about 241,000 tonnes on the amount reported in 2013-2014.