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Human society and wellbeing Australia state of the

WebAir quality is also essential to human wellbeing, as poor air quality affects respiratory and cardiovascular health, birth outcomes and deaths. The latest burden of disease …

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Australia state of the environment 2021

WebThe Biodiversity chapter presents a picture of the importance and health of Australia’s plants, animals, threatened species and ecosystems. Biodiversity is ‘the variability …

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Air pollution types and sources Australia state of the

WebAir pollution refers to the mixture of substances in the air that are damaging to human health and the environment. Pollutants can be gases or particles, and can come from natural or …

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Outlook and impacts Australia state of the environment 2021

WebOutlook. The coast is a zone of concentrated biodiversity, productivity and human impacts. Productive shallow waters and fertile soils give rise to a huge number of species and …

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Key findings Australia state of the environment 2021

WebIn April 2021, NEPM limits were reduced for ozone, nitrogen dioxide and sulfur dioxide. Reducing the NEPM limits alone will not improve air quality, without a targeted program …

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Outlook and impacts Australia state of the environment 2021

WebImpacts. The most significant impact of poor air quality is on human health. Strong associations have been found between outdoor air pollution and cardiorespiratory …

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Invasive species, problematic native species, and diseases

WebDiseases, fungi and parasites can affect the health of native plant and animal species, reducing their ability to reproduce or survive. Wildlife Health Australia lists 41 infectious …

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Climate change and extreme events Australia state of the

WebClimate shifts that affect temperature and weather patterns, increased frequency and severity of extreme events, and other climate-related changes such as sea level rise are …

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Natural water systems Australia state of the environment 2021

WebThe health of our natural water systems – including our rivers, streams, lakes and wetlands – is affected by both natural processes, particularly rainfall levels, and human influences, …

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Climate change Australia state of the environment 2021

WebThe health advice was to avoid exercising and find a location with better air quality (Laumbach et al. 2015, Yu et al. 2020). When the wind direction changes to blow smoke …

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Key findings Australia state of the environment 2021

WebWith decreasing health of Country, Indigenous people continue to seek a larger role in managing its recovery back to health. Indigenous people seek greater participation in …

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Caring for Country Australia state of the environment 2021

WebCaring for Country. For Indigenous people, caring for Country is an obligation and an honour. In caring for Country, Indigenous Australians draw on laws, knowledge and …

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Biodiversity Australia state of the environment 2021

WebMore than 1,900 Australian species and ecological communities are known to be threatened or at risk of extinction. In 2021, more species are listed as threatened, or are listed in a …

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Country and connections Australia state of the environment 2021 …

WebMany signs indicate that the health of Country is deteriorating, which has negative impacts on people–Country connections. Negative trends are consistent across regions. Legal …

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Ecosystems and habitats Australia state of the environment 2021

WebSoil microbes are vital for ecosystem health, supporting soil fertility, species diversity and resilience in natural ecosystems. Soil microbial communities and overlying vegetation are …

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Invasive species and range shifts Australia state of the

WebImpacts of invasive species. Invasive species affected the largest numbers of native species at risk of extinction, as listed under the EPBC Act, compared with other threatening …

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Native vegetation Australia state of the environment 2021

WebRegrowth and other modified native vegetation make up a further 0.3% of the land area. The native vegetation that remains makes up 86.5% of the continental land area. Hummock …

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Ecosystems Australia state of the environment 2021

WebNative vegetation is crucial for the health of Australia’s environment – it stabilises soil, supports beneficial pollinators and other animals, purifies water, stores carbon, and …

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National and international agreements and policy Australia

WebAustralia sets standards for concentrations of 7 pollutants in the ambient atmosphere for the protection of human health and wellbeing (Table 3), under the Ambient Air Quality …

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Coastal waterways Australia state of the environment 2021

WebThe health of CL&Ls largely depends on the extent of urban and agricultural activity in their catchments. CL&L systems naturally vary in connectivity with the ocean, from mostly …

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Soil Australia state of the environment 2021

WebThe soil microbiome is a mega-diverse and functionally important ecosystem, which is closely coupled to the above-ground vegetation community (Bowd et al. 2021), and …

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Bushfires and wildfires Australia state of the environment 2021

WebThe health of Australia’s desert landscapes and their people is linked now, as it has been for millennia. Figure 16 Cool burning (left) and wildfire (right), approximately 6 months …

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