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Ambient air quality

2016
Ambient air quality
Executive Summary

Ambient air quality 2016

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Pressures affecting ambient air quality

2016, 2011
Ambient air quality
Pressures
Assessment summary

Ambient air quality Pressures Prescribed burning and bushfiresIncreasing populationNonregulated diesel engines, including shipping and nonroad transportCommercial and other domestic sourcesDomestic wood heatersIndustryMotor...

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Approach - Ambient air quality 2016

2016
Ambient air quality
Report Content

2016 Ambient air quality

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National air quality standards

2016
Ambient air quality
State and trends
Report Content
The NEPC established national ambient air quality standards in 1998 as part of the National Environment Protection Measure for Ambient Air Quality (Air NEPM). The Air NEPM sets standards ...
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State and trends of Australia’s air quality 2016

2016
Ambient air quality
State and trends
At a glance

At a glance Since 1998, Australia has had national ambient air quality standards (National Environment Protection Measure for Ambient Air Quality—Air NEPM), which set guideline levels for 7 key air pollutants: carbon monoxide, lead, nitrogen dioxide, ozone, particulate matter (less than 10 ...

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Effectiveness of atmospheric management

2016, 2011
Ambient air quality
Effectiveness of management
Assessment summary

Ambient air quality Effectiveness of management Management of sources of pollutionManagement frameworkIndoor air quality...

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Box ATM9 Research into emissions from coal-seam gas extraction activities

2016
Ambient air quality
Pressures
Case Study
... is under way, which will allow detection of changes in ambient methane concentrations over time. Coupling the ... methane emission flux data at the regional scale. The ambient air quality study in the Surat Basin project will ...
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Australia has national air quality standards

2016
Atmosphere
Key Finding

2016  The National Environment Protection Measure for Ambient Air Quality (Air NEPM), revised in 2016, sets national standards for ambient air quality. The measure is designed for the protection of human health and mandates a consistent approach to air quality monitoring, which has been...

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Ambient air quality: 2011–16 in context

2016
Ambient air quality
Introduction
Report Content
Overall, the pressures on air quality remain very similar to those present in 2011: a ... of public transport patronage. For most of the population, air quality remains ‘good’ to ‘very good’, but there ...
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Industry

2016
Ambient air quality
Pressures
Report Content
... has produced a corresponding decrease in many emissions to air. For example, in the 5 years to 2014–15, the National ... and residences, where it can be a significant pressure on air quality. Pressure also arises from the processing and ...
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Air toxics

2016
Ambient air quality
State and trends
Report Content
Air toxics are pollutants that are usually present in ambient air in relatively low concentrations, but have ...
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Introduction 2016

2016
Ambient air quality
Introduction
At a glance

Good air quality is essential for human health and the environment. Air quality is an important contributor to quality of life, and plays a role in the livability of our towns, cities and environment. Ambient air quality is determined by the types and amounts of pollutants emitted into the...

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Effectiveness of management 2016

2016
Ambient air quality
Effectiveness of management
At a glance

At a glanceAustralia has had national standards and goals for ambient air quality for almost 20 years—the National Environment Protection Measure for Ambient Air Quality (Air NEPM). These are based on strong empirical evidence about the health impacts of major pollutants. However, revision...

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Increasing population

2016
Ambient air quality
Pressures
Report Content
... where topography and meteorology limit the movement of air pollutants away from the area). The increasing population ... and population density can increase the pressure on ambient air quality. Adverse health outcomes because of increased ...
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Metropolitan cities' scorecard for particles (PM2.5) NEPM 24-hour standard, based on analysis of air quality index values, 2009-2014

2016
Ambient air quality
State and trends
Assessment summary

Ambient air quality State and trends Fine particulate matter (PM2.5)Air toxics Year...

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Air quality index

2016
Ambient air quality
State and trends
Report Content
... a number of states, the agency responsible for monitoring air quality reports results at each station in its network in terms of an air quality index (AQI; Box ATM9 ) for all or some of the pollutants covered by the Air NEPM. ...
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Overview of effectiveness of management of the atmosphere

2016
Atmosphere
Effectiveness of management
Report Content
Australia has had national standards and goals for ambient air quality for almost 20 years: the National Environment Protection Measures for Ambient Air Quality. ...
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Domestic wood heaters

2016
Ambient air quality
Pressures
Report Content
... smoke, but also VOCs—remain a significant pressure on ambient air quality during cooler months of the year in several parts ... ( Cohen 2011 ), identified wood smoke as a major source of air pollution, making up about 40 per cent of PM 2.5 during ...
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Nonregulated diesel engines, including shipping and nonroad transport

2016
Ambient air quality
Pressures
Report Content

2016 Ambient air quality Pressures Murray Darling Greater Sydney Nonroad diesel engines and equipment are used in a wide variety of applications, including rail...

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Metropolitan cities' scorecard for ozone (four-hour) NEPM standard, based on analysis of air quality index values 1999-2014

2016, 2011
Ambient air quality
State and trends
Assessment summary

This assessment summary component has changed from 2011. This assessment summary was previously assessed for the years 1999-2008  The original 2011 summary, grade, trend and confidence levels have been replicated here to assist comparison of changes between reporting cycles. ...

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Regional cities' scorecard for particles (PM10) NEPM 24-hour standard, based on analysis of air quality index values, 1999-2014

2016, 2011
Ambient air quality
State and trends
Assessment summary

This assessment summary component has changed from 2011. The period for the 2011 assessment was from 1999-2008 The original 2011 summary, grade, trend and confidence levels have been replicated here to assist comparison of changes between reporting cycles. Regional cities’...

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Metropolitan cities' scorecard for particles (PM10) NEPM 24-hour standard, based on analysis of air quality index values, 1999-2014

2016, 2011
Ambient air quality
State and trends
Assessment summary

This assessment summary component has changed from 2011. This assessment summary was previously assessed for the years 1999-2008 for the 2011 report. The original 2011 summary, grade, trend and confidence levels have been replicated here to assist comparison of changes between...

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Commercial and other domestic sources

2016
Ambient air quality
Pressures
Report Content
... heaters are considered separately) exert pressure on local air quality and on airshed quality. Domestic sources, for ...
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Regional cities' scorecard for ozone NEPM 4-hour standard, based on analysis of air quality index values, 1998-2014

2016, 2011
Ambient air quality
State and trends
Assessment summary

This assessment summary component has changed from 2011. The assessment summary in 2011 was assessed for the years 1999-2008 The original 2011 summary, grade, trend and confidence levels have been replicated here to assist comparison of changes between reporting cycles....

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Pressures affecting Australia’s air quality 2016

2016
Ambient air quality
Pressures
At a glance

At a glanceAustralian ambient air quality is mostly affected by increasing human activity and climate change. The population of Australia’s major cities continues to increase, with both increasing urban density and expanding boundaries. The corresponding increase in emissions from transport...

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Climate change

2016
Ambient air quality
Pressures
Report Content
Climate change may also have a significant effect on air pollution. Warming and drying of the climate is projected ...
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Approach - Atmosphere 2016

2016
Atmosphere
Report Content
... climate and the effects of climate change, and ambient air quality. The approach adopted in this report follows that ... resilience, risk and outlook). Both climate and air quality are influenced by the emission of pollutants to ...
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Livability: Air and water quality

2016
Built environment
State and trends
Report Content
... of a built environment: urban amenity; housing; transport; air and water quality; access to the natural environment; and ...
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Nitrogen dioxide

2016
Ambient air quality
State and trends
Report Content

2016 Ambient air quality State and trends Greater Sydney The major source of nitrogen dioxide in Australia is burning of the fossil fuels coal, oil and gas. In cities, the predominant source is...

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Prescribed burning and bushfires

2016
Ambient air quality
Pressures
Report Content

2016 Ambient air quality Pressures Both prescribed burns and bushfires emit smoke plumes, which are visible because of the PM they contain. The smoke is the product of incomplete combustion. Fire emissions rates are...

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