Environmental impacts
Alternative labels
Coastal climate change impacts
Report
Realising the potential of nature-based solutions for a transformative societal change
This document provides an overview of the current state of knowledge concerning nature-based solutions for enhancing social and environmental outcomes.
Briefing paper
Six reasons to stop* floodplain harvesting in NSW
The NSW Select Committee on Floodplain Harvesting is currently considering the future of how overland flow water in the NSW Murray Darling Basin will be managed and regulated. This briefing note highlights six clear reasons why floodplain harvesting should be limited to the legal volumetric limits set out in a variety of Commonwealth and NSW...
Working paper
Incentive regulation, productivity growth and environmental effects: the case of electricity networks in Great Britain
This paper analyses the productivity growth of electricity transmission and distribution networks in Great Britain and how changes in incentive mechanisms have influenced the measured total factor productivity.
Report
Oil and gas exploration and production in the Beetaloo Basin: interim report
This interim report outlines the current findings from the Senate inquiry into oil and gas exploration and production in the Beetaloo Basin, with particular reference to the Industry Research and Development (Beetaloo Cooperative Drilling Program) Instrument 2021, which provides public money for oil and gas corporations.
Report
A greener tax system: the people's verdict
The authors of this report argue that the UK government needs an overarching vision and plan for tackling the environmental crisis. While they supported greening the tax system, they strongly believe taxes should not be the only measure. A wider package that also includes regulation, international co-operation and other support, must be considered.