Fresh water
Report
Glencore’s proposed carbon capture and storage project
This inquiry was established to consider the proposed Surat Basin Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) Project by the Carbon Transport and Storage Corporation, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Glencore. A key recommendation from the inquiry is that states and territories consider a legislated ban on CCS activities across the Great Artesian Basin to...
Report
NSW Alternatives to Buybacks Plan
The NSW Government has released this report to minimise the exposure of regional communities to water buybacks. The alternative options outlined in this report are designed to maximise water recovery and environmental outcomes through infrastructure, rule changes and other non-purchase projects.
Report
Benefits of the environment to health
Ecosystem services are the benefits that society obtains from ecosystems, such as food, clean water and air. This review investigates the health benefits provided by 3 ecosystem services - air filtration, local climate regulation and recreation. The review found ecosystem services provide many benefits to human health including respiratory, cardiovascular and mental health benefits.
Report
Science for policy: the role of science in the National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management
This project investigated the role of science in the policy-making process in order to deepen understanding of the science-policy interface and the ways in which the scientific basis underpinning policy might be strengthened to better support good environmental decision-making.
Strategy
Gnangara groundwater allocation plan
This plan maps out actions to reduce groundwater use in Perth in response to climate change, and is based on extensive consultation, modelling and research. Reducing groundwater abstraction will have long-term benefits for water users and will help protect important wetlands and native bushland, making them more resilient to climate change.