Wetlands and climate change is directly related, because wetlands which are areas where soil is saturated with moisture, like marshes, bogs and swamps. These areas are filled with saturated, freshwater and brackish; they serve as a natural wastewater purification system. These wetlands are located in temperature zones that keep things warm in the summer and [...]
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Wetlands – Where in the World
The Wet Tropics In the wet tropics, it is warm or hot throughout the year. Rain falls most of the year round, and there is a short dry season of just one or two months. In some mountainous regions, such as in the highlands of Papua New Guinea and elsewhere in south-east Asia, rain can [...]
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Australia’s Inland Waters
Many of Australia’s rivers have highly variable flows, and droughts and floods are common. For the world’s driest inhabited continent, water is a vital and highly valued resource. Our nation’s prosperity and future lie in managing water well, the well-being of our population and environment are dependent on its wise use. Primary responsibility for water [...]
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Importance of air quality
Australians consistently rank air pollution as a major environmental concern. The state of our air is an important factor in the quality of life in Australian cities. It affects the health of the community and directly influences the sustainability of our lifestyles and production methods. The Air Quality Section of the Department of the Environment [...]
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