Section of Queensland Government’s Department of State Development website, containing information on Queensland’s coal and mining industry and its use of clean coal technology to reach near-zero emissions. Further links to the industry’s plans and strategies and R&D in the field of low emission technologies is also available.
Section of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of Queensland providing a definition of biodiversity and further information on the topic. Links to related subjects like assessment and mapping techniques, Queensland herbarium, conservation and ecosystems.
The website is Queensland Government’s portal for climate change and greenhouse. Besides explaining the greenhouse effect, this site aims to provide communities, businesses, industries and schools with the latest information and actions they can take. It also obtains information on climate science, emissions reporting and adaptation measures undertaken on a state, national or international basis.
Section of the Department of Energy and Mines website, stating that 88% of Queensland’s energy supply is produced by coal or other fossil fuels power stations. Navigational links to Energy Policy, Fact Sheets, and Energy Report Cards. Subcategories available on Electricity, Gas, Sustainable Energy, and Energy Efficiency.
GreenPower is a national accreditation program that sets stringent environmental and reporting standards for renewable energy products. Section of the GreenPower website explaining the following questions: What is global warming, How does standard electricity generation affect global warming, and What are the predicted impacts of global warming?
The Audit provides data, information and nationwide assessments of Australia's land, water and biological resources to support sustainable development and is an initiative of the National Heritage Trust. The site features recent reports, fact sheets and publications from the National Land & Water Resources Audit.
Results from a study by the Total Environment Centre highlighting the problem of large amounts of electronic waste (e-waste) items building up in Australian landfills.
(ABC News, 12/12/08)
Great Barrier Reef will die by carbon, scientists say
Environmentalists and scientists stress that the Australian Government’s low emissions target has condemned the Great Barrier Reef to destruction And will impact the reef’s tourist industry. This is due to rising temperatures and ocean acidification causing wide-spread coral bleaching and coral disease.
(ABC News, 15/12/08)