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Trends in emissions
2016 Report Content... 2015, Australia’s national GHG inventory suggested that emissions decreased 0.1 per cent ( Figure ATM10 ). ...
Australia’s emissions in context
2016 Report ContentAlthough Australia’s emissions in 2015 of 541 megatonnes of carbon dioxide ...
Emissions continue to contribute to climate change
2016 Key Finding2016 Australia’s emissions of CO2 per person in 2013 were nearly twice the average of countries in the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, reflecting Australia’s heavy reliance on fossil fuels as a primary energy source, particularly the use of coal in the production of...
Figure ATM26 Cumulative abatement challenge, emissions trajectory (2013–20) and cumulative emissions (2013–20) since 2008
2016 GraphCumulative abatement challenge, emissions trajectory (2013–20) and cumulative emissions (2013–20) since 2008 Cumulative abatement challenge, emissions trajectory (2013–20) and cumulative emissions (2013–20) since 2008 Graphing only space below...
Figure ATM4 Carbon dioxide emissions per person, 2013
2016 GraphCarbon dioxide emissions per person, 2013 Carbon dioxide emissions per person, 2013 Tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions per person, 2013 OECD average9.579592706 Australia16.80269756 Source: OECD (2015) Figure ATM4 Carbon...
Figure ATM7 Carbon dioxide emissions per US$1000, 2013
2016 GraphCarbon dioxide emissions per US$1000, 2013 Carbon dioxide emissions per US$1000, 2013 Tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions per US$1000, 2013 OECD average0.298623932 Australia0.43421713 Source: OECD (2015) Figure ATM7 Carbon...
Figure ATM13 Synthetic gas emissions by gas type, 2015
2016 GraphSynthetic gas emissions by gas type, 2015 Synthetic gas emissions by gas type, 2015 Percentageofgreenhousegasemissions Hydrofluorocarbons97 Perfluorocarbons2 Sulfur hexafluoride1 Source: Australian Government (2015a); Australian...
The oceans have somewhat mitigated the effects of emissions
2016 Key Finding2016 The oceans absorb CO2 and heat, and thus limit the rate and immediate extent of changes in climate. In recent decades, the oceans have taken up around 25 per cent of the annual anthropogenic (human) CO2 emissions. However, the capacity of the oceans to absorb CO2 is limited, because...
Management outputs and outcomes
2016 Report ContentReductions in GHG emissions are essential to minimise the amount of global ... programs and actions put in place by governments to meet emissions reduction targets can be summarised by emissions projections, which the Australian Government ...
Motor vehicles
2016 Report Content... significant source of anthropogenic carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) emissions in Australia, comprising some 90 per cent of transport CO 2 emissions, which made up 17 per cent of Australia’s net CO 2 -equivalent emissions in 2015 (see ‘Sectoral emissions’). However, ...
Figure ATM28 (bottom) resultant calculated savanna burning emissions in pre-project baseline period (1995–2004) and project period (2005–11), where horizontal lines represent mean emissions for respective periods
2016 GraphApplication of Australia's savanna burning emissions methodology to the West Arnhem Land Fire Abatement Project area: emissions Application of Australia's savanna burning emissions methodology to the West Arnhem Land Fire Abatement Project area: emissions...
Effectiveness of management 2016
2016 At a glanceAt a glanceClimate change is a global problem that will require coordinated international action by all countries. The Paris Agreement, to which 195 countries (including Australia) have agreed, aims to hold the increase in the global average temperature to well below 2 °C above pre-...
Figure ANT20 Annual estimated emissions of carbon dioxide for the Australian Antarctic Program, 2010–11 to 2014–15
2016 GraphEstimated annual emissions of carbon dioxide for the Australian Antarctic Program, 2010–11 to 2014–15 Estimated annual emissions of carbon dioxide for the Australian Antarctic Program, 2010–11 to 2014–15 StationsShippingAircraftTotal Antarctic emissionsTotal AAD...
Planning and strategy
2016 Report Content2016 Climate Effectiveness of management South Coast An important role of government is to develop effective policies, implemented through supporting strategies and plans. Emissions...
Overview of effectiveness of management of the atmosphere
2016 Report Content2016 Atmosphere Effectiveness of management Australian Capital Territory Climate There has been a major development in international cooperation to address the global issue of climate change,...
Nonregulated diesel engines, including shipping and nonroad transport
2016 Report Content... there are no regulations or standards in place that limit emissions from nonroad diesel engines, but many of the ... these engines are sourced do have controls. Regulated emissions limits for nonroad engines have been in force in ... China, India, Japan and Canada also have regulated emissions limits for nonroad engines. ...
Management framework
2016 Report Content... of air pollution by preventing or minimising air pollutant emissions. For the key air quality standards, the Australian, ...
Effectiveness of management 2016
2016 At a glanceAt 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...
Pollution sources
2016 Report Content... air quality, most of the concern is about anthropogenic emissions, because natural sources are generally not able to ... could reduce the frequency or intensity of smoke emissions from bushfires (natural). ...
Box ATM7 West Arnhem Land Fire Abatement project
2016 Case Study... 2–3 per cent of Australia’s total greenhouse gas emissions. The majority of these fires occur during the late ... dry-season burning would reduce annual greenhouse gas emissions because carbon stored in dead fuels increases, and ... can reduce the area burned by 30 per cent and reduce emissions by around 0.6 megatonnes of carbon dioxide ...
Figure ATM12 Carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide emissions by sector, United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change accounting, 2015
2016 GraphCarbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide emissions by sector, 2015 Carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide emissions by sector, 2015 EnergyIndustrial processes and product useAgricultureWasteLand use, land use change and forestry Carbon dioxide 93.94.70.50...
Executive Summary - Atmosphere
2016 Executive SummaryAtmosphere 2016Climate change is a global problem, and minimising its impact on the Australian environment will require coordinated international action by all countries. The Paris Agreement, to which 195 countries have agreed, aims to hold the increase in the...
Figure ATM8b Australia’s annual emissions (a) per person, and (b) per dollar of real gross domestic product
2016 Graphb Annual emissions per dollar of real gross domestic product, Australia, 1990–2015 Annual emissions per dollar of real gross domestic product, Australia, 1990–2015 Emissions per dollar of real GDP (kg CO2-e) 19900.71 19910.69 19920.66 19930.62 19940.62...
Figure ATM11 Greenhouse gas emissions by gas and sector, United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change accounting, 2015
2016 GraphGreenhouse gas emissions by gas and sector, United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change accounting, 2014–15 Greenhouse gas emissions by gas and sector, United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change accounting, 2014–15 Carbon...
Outlook for Australia’s climate 2016
2016 At a glanceAt a glanceThe outlook for Australia’s climate depends on the effectiveness of international and national efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Without mitigation, surface temperature increases of 3.7–4.8 °C above 1850–1900 temperatures are projected. To remain below 2 °C warming above...
Effectiveness of atmospheric management
2016, 2011 Assessment summaryAmbient air quality Effectiveness of management Management of sources of pollutionManagement frameworkIndoor air quality...
Pressures affecting Australia’s climate 2016
2016 At a glanceAt a glanceGreenhouse gases (GHGs)—carbon dioxide (CO2), methane, short-lived tropospheric and stratospheric ozone, nitrous oxide and synthetic GHGs—together with water vapour, and natural and industrial aerosols, influence Earth’s energy balance. Human activity, primarily the burning of...
Outlook for Australia's air quality
2016 At a glanceAt a glanceThe outlook for Australia’s urban air quality is generally good. However, there is strong evidence that periods of poor urban air quality can have serious adverse long-term and short-term impacts on human health (particularly on the health of susceptible individuals). Although...
Figure ATM10 Australia’s net greenhouse gas emissions by sector, United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change accounting, 1990 and 2000–15
2016 GraphAustralia’s net greenhouse gas emissions by sector, United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change accounting, 1990 and 2000–15 Australia’s net greenhouse gas emissions by sector, United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change accounting, 1990 and 2000...
Figure ATM24 Global surface air temperature changes, 2071–2100, relative to 1981–2010, using a low-emissions to moderate-emissions scenario
2016 MapDownload as pngDownload dataset Figure ATM24 Global surface air temperature changes, 2071–2100, relative to 1981–2010, using a low-emissions to moderate-emissions scenario Understanding and research
