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Christopher Johns
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Christopher D. Johns
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The Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory – part two: major risks and conclusion
In September 2016, the Northern Territory Government announced a moratorium on hydraulic fracturing (fracking) of onshore unconventional reservoirs, including the use of hydraulic fracturing for exploration, extraction and production. This was followed by the announcement of an independent Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing of Onshore Unconventional Reservoirs in the Northern Territory, with emphasis on the...
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The Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory – part one: methodology and summary of findings
The development and regulation of any onshore unconventional gas industry is an equally contentious matter in the Northern Territory. Three Territory governments have commissioned reviews and inquiries into the onshore unconventional petroleum industry to identify, address and alleviate community concerns in this regard.
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The Australian National Landcare Programme
This analysis paper describes and discusses the history, structure, objectives and achievements of the National Landcare Programme.
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Living soils: the role of microorganisms in soil health
A better understanding of soil microbiology is essential if agricultural production is to meet the needs of a growing world population.
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Carbon sequestration – why and how?
There exists a strong and growing body of scientific research evidence that supports the belief that to achieve the targets set by the Paris climate change conference, greenhouse gas must be actively removed from the atmosphere and stored.