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Energy Efficiency in homes fact sheetFind out how to save energy at home and reduce your carbon footprint. This is an information sheet describing strategies that can be used in the home to reduce energy use and greenhouse gas emissions. It includes some images. |
Renewable Energy in Queensland fact sheetRenewable energy is used from a number of sources in Queensland. Approximately 6% (745 megawatts (MW)) of the 12,500 (MW) of electricity generating capacity in the state comes from renewable sources. The most significant of these is biomass primarily bagasse or sugar cane waste.In this fact sheet an overview of renewable energy generation in Queensland is provided. |
Underground Mining fact sheetThese items are made by mining and processing minerals into metals and other materials.This fact sheet looks at the underground mining process and the technology used to extract these minerals from the earth. The affects of mining on the environment and methods used to rehabilitate underground mines after mining are also included. |
Open-cut Mining fact sheetThis is a fact sheet that provides information about open-cut mining and how the environmental impacts are managed. |
Coal Fired Power Station InteractiveFind out how a coal-fired power station makes electricity. This is an animated video in eleven parts which shows the components and processes in a coal-fired power station. The accompanying narration explains what happens in each stage. Most of the statistical information and examples relate to Queensland.QRC acknowledges the assistance provided by CS Energy and CSIRO Exploration and Mining in the production of this resource. |
Fossil Fuel Power Stations in Australia interactive Google mapThis is a Google Earth interactive map showing the locations of all operating and proposed fossil fuel power stations in Australia. Each location is represented by name and an icon corresponding to the type of fuel used. Students can click on the icon to see basic information about the ownership and location of the facility.Queensland Resources Council wishes to acknowledge the considerable assistance provided by Geoscience Australia in the provision of these maps. |
Oil and gas fields in Queensland interactive Google mapThis is a Google Earth interactive map showing the locations of oil, gas and coal seam gas fields in Queensland. Each location is represented by name and an icon corresponding to the type of resource. Students can click on the icon to see basic information about the location and operator of the field.Queensland Resources Council wishes to acknowledge the considerable assistance provided by Geoscience Australia in the provision of these maps. |
Operating mines in Australia interactive Google mapThis is a Google Earth interactive map showing the locations of operating mines in Australia. Each location is represented by name and an icon corresponding to the commodities extracted. Students can click on the icon to see basic information about the commodities, the operator and location of the mine.Queensland Resources Council wishes to acknowledge the considerable assistance provided by Geoscience Australia in the provision of these maps. |
Renewable Power Stations in Australia interactive Google mapThis is a Google Earth interactive map showing the locations of all operating and proposed renewable energy power stations in Australia. Each location is represented by name and an icon corresponding to the type of energy used. Students can click on the icon to see basic information about the ownership and location of the facility.Queensland Resources Council wishes to acknowledge the considerable assistance provided by Geoscience Australia in the provision of these maps. |
Carbon Capture and Storage fact sheetFind out how carbon dioxide can be stored deep in the earth. This fact sheet provides information on carbon capture and storage, also known as carbon sequestration. It includes an outline of how carbon is captured and separated, and describes how carbon dioxide is stored in geologic formations. Two diagrams illustrate the process of carbon storage. |