Environmental impacts
Alternative labels
Coastal climate change impacts
Report
CSIR…who? A closer look at recent research on coal seam gas environmental impacts
A study, purported to be from the CSIRO, that showed that fracking was “safe for the environment” was actually overseen by the gas industry, and was based on just six of Queensland’s 19,000 coal seam gas wells, according to this analysis by The Australia Institute.
Report
Safety and shipping review 2020
Given the global shipping industry is responsible for transporting as much as 90% of world trade, the safety of its vessels is critical. This report identifies loss trends and highlights coronavirus, climate, security and technology-related challenges for the maritime sector.
Working paper
Assessing the efficiency of environmental policy design and evaluation: results from a 2018 cross-country survey
In this working paper, the authors argue that if stringent environmental policies can be designed in a way that minimises economic burdens, they can facilitate the achievement of economic and environmental goals and a cleaner growth model.
Journal article
Building design and construction strategies for a circular economy
Through a systematic literature review, this study assesses which design and construction strategies are being linked to the concept of CE for new buildings, and their level of application and readiness in a building context.
Report
Assessment of Victoria’s Coastal Reserves: final report
This environmental assessment report was tabled in the Victorian Parliament in June 2020. The report assesses Victoria’s coastal reserves, including their legal status, significant values, and values that are at risk from the impacts of climate change.