Australia Environment: Pollution
Australia Agricultural Methane Emissions: % of Total
AU: Agricultural Methane Emissions: % of Total data was reported at 60.274 % in 2008. This records a decrease from the previous number of 65.111 % for 2007. AU: Agricultural Methane Emissions: % of Total data is updated yearly, averaging 67.066 % from Dec 1970 to 2008, with 39 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 76.084 % in 1975 and a record low of 60.274 % in 2008. AU: Agricultural Methane Emissions: % of Total data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.World Bank.WDI: Environmental: Gas Emissions and Air Pollution. Agricultural methane emissions are emissions from animals, animal waste, rice production, agricultural waste burning (nonenergy, on-site), and savanna burning.;World Bank staff estimates from original source: European Commission, Joint Research Centre (JRC)/Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency (PBL). Emission Database for Global Atmospheric Research (EDGAR): http://edgar.jrc.ec.europa.eu/.;Weighted average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 56.821 2008 | yearly | 1970 - 2008 |
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Australia Agricultural Nitrous Oxide Emissions: % of Total
AU: Agricultural Nitrous Oxide Emissions: % of Total data was reported at 88.196 % in 2008. This records a decrease from the previous number of 91.048 % for 2007. AU: Agricultural Nitrous Oxide Emissions: % of Total data is updated yearly, averaging 84.795 % from Dec 1970 to 2008, with 39 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 95.910 % in 1991 and a record low of 76.318 % in 1985. AU: Agricultural Nitrous Oxide Emissions: % of Total data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.World Bank.WDI: Environmental: Gas Emissions and Air Pollution. Agricultural nitrous oxide emissions are emissions produced through fertilizer use (synthetic and animal manure), animal waste management, agricultural waste burning (nonenergy, on-site), and savanna burning.;World Bank staff estimates from original source: European Commission, Joint Research Centre (JRC)/Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency (PBL). Emission Database for Global Atmospheric Research (EDGAR): http://edgar.jrc.ec.europa.eu/.;Weighted average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 81.045 2008 | yearly | 1970 - 2008 |
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Australia CO2 Emissions: Kg per PPP of(GDP) Gross Domestic Product2011 Price
AU: CO2 Emissions: Kg per PPP of GDP 2011 Price data was reported at 0.353 kg in 2014. This records a decrease from the previous number of 0.372 kg for 2013. AU: CO2 Emissions: Kg per PPP of GDP 2011 Price data is updated yearly, averaging 0.470 kg from Dec 1990 to 2014, with 25 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.548 kg in 1992 and a record low of 0.353 kg in 2014. AU: CO2 Emissions: Kg per PPP of GDP 2011 Price data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.World Bank.WDI: Environmental: Gas Emissions and Air Pollution. Carbon dioxide emissions are those stemming from the burning of fossil fuels and the manufacture of cement. They include carbon dioxide produced during consumption of solid, liquid, and gas fuels and gas flaring.; ; Carbon Dioxide Information Analysis Center, Environmental Sciences Division, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Tennessee, United States.; Weighted Average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 0.353 2014 | yearly | 1990 - 2014 |
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CO2 Emissions: Kg per USD of(GDP) Gross Domestic Product2010 Price
AU: CO2 Emissions: Kg per USD of GDP 2010 Price data was reported at 0.272 kg in 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 0.281 kg for 2017. AU: CO2 Emissions: Kg per USD of GDP 2010 Price data is updated yearly, averaging 0.443 kg from Dec 1960 to 2018, with 59 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.507 kg in 1981 and a record low of 0.272 kg in 2018. AU: CO2 Emissions: Kg per USD of GDP 2010 Price data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.World Bank.WDI: Environmental: Gas Emissions and Air Pollution. Carbon dioxide emissions are those stemming from the burning of fossil fuels and the manufacture of cement. They include carbon dioxide produced during consumption of solid, liquid, and gas fuels and gas flaring.; ; Data for up to 1990 are sourced from Carbon Dioxide Information Analysis Center, Environmental Sciences Division, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Tennessee, United States. Data from 1990 are CAIT data: Climate Watch. 2020. GHG Emissions. Washington, DC: World Resources Institute. Available at: https://www.climatewatchdata.org/ghg-emissions. See NY.GDP.MKTP.KD for the denominator's source.; Weighted Average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 0.272 2018 | yearly | 1960 - 2018 |
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Australia Energy Related Methane Emissions: % of Total
AU: Energy Related Methane Emissions: % of Total data was reported at 28.390 % in 2008. This records an increase from the previous number of 25.133 % for 2007. AU: Energy Related Methane Emissions: % of Total data is updated yearly, averaging 21.224 % from Dec 1970 to 2008, with 39 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 28.390 % in 2008 and a record low of 12.750 % in 1976. AU: Energy Related Methane Emissions: % of Total data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.World Bank.WDI: Environmental: Gas Emissions and Air Pollution. Methane emissions from energy processes are emissions from the production, handling, transmission, and combustion of fossil fuels and biofuels.;World Bank staff estimates from original source: European Commission, Joint Research Centre (JRC)/Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency (PBL). Emission Database for Global Atmospheric Research (EDGAR): http://edgar.jrc.ec.europa.eu/.;Weighted average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 31.955 2008 | yearly | 1970 - 2008 |
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Australia Greenhouse Gas Net Emissions: Removals by LUCF: Metric Tons of CO2 Equivalent
AU: Greenhouse Gas Net Emissions: Removals by LUCF: Metric Tons of CO2 Equivalent data was reported at 53.971 Metric Ton in 2009. This records a decrease from the previous number of 69.488 Metric Ton for 2008. AU: Greenhouse Gas Net Emissions: Removals by LUCF: Metric Tons of CO2 Equivalent data is updated yearly, averaging 46.525 Metric Ton from Dec 1990 to 2009, with 20 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 342.468 Metric Ton in 2007 and a record low of -195.332 Metric Ton in 2004. AU: Greenhouse Gas Net Emissions: Removals by LUCF: Metric Tons of CO2 Equivalent data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.World Bank.WDI: Environmental: Gas Emissions and Air Pollution. GHG net emissions/removals by LUCF refers to changes in atmospheric levels of all greenhouse gases attributable to forest and land-use change activities, including but not limited to (1) emissions and removals of CO2 from decreases or increases in biomass stocks due to forest management, logging, fuelwood collection, etc.; (2) conversion of existing forests and natural grasslands to other land uses; (3) removal of CO2 from the abandonment of formerly managed lands (e.g. croplands and pastures); and (4) emissions and removals of CO2 in soil associated with land-use change and management. For Annex-I countries under the UNFCCC, these data are drawn from the annual GHG inventories submitted to the UNFCCC by each country; for non-Annex-I countries, data are drawn from the most recently submitted National Communication where available. Because of differences in reporting years and methodologies, these data are not generally considered comparable across countries. Data are in million metric tons.;United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.;;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 53.971 2009 | yearly | 1990 - 2009 |
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Australia HFC Gas Emissions: Thousand Metric Tons of CO2 Equivalent
AU: HFC Gas Emissions: Thousand Metric Tons of CO2 Equivalent data was reported at 7,992.000 Metric Ton th in 2010. This records an increase from the previous number of 6,857.400 Metric Ton th for 2008. AU: HFC Gas Emissions: Thousand Metric Tons of CO2 Equivalent data is updated yearly, averaging 5,145.600 Metric Ton th from Dec 1990 to 2010, with 5 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 7,992.000 Metric Ton th in 2010 and a record low of 612.500 Metric Ton th in 1990. AU: HFC Gas Emissions: Thousand Metric Tons of CO2 Equivalent data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.World Bank.WDI: Environmental: Gas Emissions and Air Pollution. Hydrofluorocarbons, used as a replacement for chlorofluorocarbons, are used mainly in refrigeration and semiconductor manufacturing.;European Commission, Joint Research Centre (JRC)/Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency (PBL). Emission Database for Global Atmospheric Research (EDGAR): http://edgar.jrc.ec.europa.eu/;Gap-filled total;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 7,992.000 2010 | yearly | 1990 - 2010 |
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Methane Emissions: % Change from 1990
AU: Methane Emissions: % Change from 1990 data was reported at 9.065 % in 2012. This records an increase from the previous number of 7.773 % for 2011. AU: Methane Emissions: % Change from 1990 data is updated yearly, averaging 6.304 % from Dec 1991 to 2012, with 22 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 18.234 % in 2001 and a record low of -2.182 % in 1995. AU: Methane Emissions: % Change from 1990 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.World Bank.WDI: Environmental: Gas Emissions and Air Pollution. Methane emissions are those stemming from human activities such as agriculture and from industrial methane production. Each year of data shows the percentage change to that year from 1990.;World Bank staff estimates from original source: European Commission, Joint Research Centre (JRC)/Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency (PBL). Emission Database for Global Atmospheric Research (EDGAR): http://edgar.jrc.ec.europa.eu/.;Weighted average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 9.065 2012 | yearly | 1991 - 2012 |
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Australia Nitrous Oxide Emissions in Energy Sector: % of Total
AU: Nitrous Oxide Emissions in Energy Sector: % of Total data was reported at 6.167 % in 2008. This records an increase from the previous number of 4.920 % for 2007. AU: Nitrous Oxide Emissions in Energy Sector: % of Total data is updated yearly, averaging 3.140 % from Dec 1970 to 2008, with 39 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 6.167 % in 2008 and a record low of 2.235 % in 1972. AU: Nitrous Oxide Emissions in Energy Sector: % of Total data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.World Bank.WDI: Environmental: Gas Emissions and Air Pollution. Nitrous oxide emissions from energy processes are emissions produced by the combustion of fossil fuels and biofuels.;World Bank staff estimates from original source: European Commission, Joint Research Centre (JRC)/Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency (PBL). Emission Database for Global Atmospheric Research (EDGAR): http://edgar.jrc.ec.europa.eu/.;Weighted average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 6.552 2008 | yearly | 1970 - 2008 |
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Nitrous Oxide Emissions: % Change from 1990
AU: Nitrous Oxide Emissions: % Change from 1990 data was reported at -13.747 % in 2012. This records an increase from the previous number of -15.962 % for 2011. AU: Nitrous Oxide Emissions: % Change from 1990 data is updated yearly, averaging -0.011 % from Dec 1991 to 2012, with 22 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 29.597 % in 2001 and a record low of -18.176 % in 2010. AU: Nitrous Oxide Emissions: % Change from 1990 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.World Bank.WDI: Environmental: Gas Emissions and Air Pollution. Nitrous oxide emissions are emissions from agricultural biomass burning, industrial activities, and livestock management. Each year of data shows the percentage change to that year from 1990.;World Bank staff estimates from original source: European Commission, Joint Research Centre (JRC)/Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency (PBL). Emission Database for Global Atmospheric Research (EDGAR): http://edgar.jrc.ec.europa.eu/.;Weighted average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| -13.747 2012 | yearly | 1991 - 2012 |
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Other Greenhouse Gas Emissions: % Change from 1990
AU: Other Greenhouse Gas Emissions: % Change from 1990 data was reported at 483.463 % in 2012. This stayed constant from the previous number of 483.463 % for 2011. AU: Other Greenhouse Gas Emissions: % Change from 1990 data is updated yearly, averaging 1,073.957 % from Dec 1991 to 2012, with 22 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2,120.761 % in 2001 and a record low of -20.287 % in 1996. AU: Other Greenhouse Gas Emissions: % Change from 1990 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.World Bank.WDI: Environmental: Gas Emissions and Air Pollution. Other greenhouse gas emissions are by-product emissions of hydrofluorocarbons, perfluorocarbons, and sulfur hexafluoride. Each year of data shows the percentage change to that year from 1990.;World Bank staff estimates from original source: European Commission, Joint Research Centre (JRC)/Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency (PBL). Emission Database for Global Atmospheric Research (EDGAR): http://edgar.jrc.ec.europa.eu/.;Weighted average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 483.463 2012 | yearly | 1991 - 2012 |
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Australia PFC Gas Emissions: Thousand Metric Tons of CO2 Equivalent
AU: PFC Gas Emissions: Thousand Metric Tons of CO2 Equivalent data was reported at 567.000 Metric Ton th in 2010. This records a decrease from the previous number of 842.000 Metric Ton th for 2008. AU: PFC Gas Emissions: Thousand Metric Tons of CO2 Equivalent data is updated yearly, averaging 847.400 Metric Ton th from Dec 1990 to 2010, with 5 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3,875.200 Metric Ton th in 1990 and a record low of 567.000 Metric Ton th in 2010. AU: PFC Gas Emissions: Thousand Metric Tons of CO2 Equivalent data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.World Bank.WDI: Environmental: Gas Emissions and Air Pollution. Perfluorocarbons, used as a replacement for chlorofluorocarbons in manufacturing semiconductors, are a byproduct of aluminum smelting and uranium enrichment.;European Commission, Joint Research Centre (JRC)/Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency (PBL). Emission Database for Global Atmospheric Research (EDGAR): http://edgar.jrc.ec.europa.eu/;Gap-filled total;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 567.000 2010 | yearly | 1990 - 2010 |
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Australia SF6 Gas Emissions: Thousand Metric Tons of CO2 Equivalent
AU: SF6 Gas Emissions: Thousand Metric Tons of CO2 Equivalent data was reported at 492.000 Metric Ton th in 2010. This records a decrease from the previous number of 544.100 Metric Ton th for 2008. AU: SF6 Gas Emissions: Thousand Metric Tons of CO2 Equivalent data is updated yearly, averaging 471.200 Metric Ton th from Dec 1990 to 2010, with 5 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 544.100 Metric Ton th in 2008 and a record low of 385.100 Metric Ton th in 1990. AU: SF6 Gas Emissions: Thousand Metric Tons of CO2 Equivalent data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.World Bank.WDI: Environmental: Gas Emissions and Air Pollution. Sulfur hexafluoride is used largely to insulate high-voltage electric power equipment.;European Commission, Joint Research Centre (JRC)/Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency (PBL). Emission Database for Global Atmospheric Research (EDGAR): http://edgar.jrc.ec.europa.eu/;Gap-filled total;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 492.000 2010 | yearly | 1990 - 2010 |
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Total Greenhouse Gas Emissions: % Change from 1990
AU: Total Greenhouse Gas Emissions: % Change from 1990 data was reported at 57.928 % in 2012. This records a decrease from the previous number of 62.927 % for 2011. AU: Total Greenhouse Gas Emissions: % Change from 1990 data is updated yearly, averaging 89.720 % from Dec 1991 to 2012, with 22 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 157.417 % in 2001 and a record low of -0.588 % in 1993. AU: Total Greenhouse Gas Emissions: % Change from 1990 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.World Bank.WDI: Environmental: Gas Emissions and Air Pollution. Total greenhouse gas emissions are composed of CO2 totals excluding short-cycle biomass burning (such as agricultural waste burning and savanna burning) but including other biomass burning (such as forest fires, post-burn decay, peat fires and decay of drained peatlands), all anthropogenic CH4 sources, N2O sources and F-gases (HFCs, PFCs and SF6). Each year of data shows the percentage change to that year from 1990.;World Bank staff estimates from original source: European Commission, Joint Research Centre (JRC)/Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency (PBL). Emission Database for Global Atmospheric Research (EDGAR): http://edgar.jrc.ec.europa.eu/.;Weighted average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 57.928 2012 | yearly | 1991 - 2012 |