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System-wide approach needed for drought resilient irrigation

August 10, 2022

A new CSIRO study provides a deeper understanding of how Australian irrigators have adapted and responded to drought.

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State of the Environment report highlights pressures on our coasts and oceans

July 21, 2022

CSIRO researchers have again played a major role in the latest Australia State of the Environment report as lead authors on both the Marine and Coasts chapters. In a first, Indigenous knowledge and perspectives have been included, thanks to some of their work.

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Amplifying voices of Indigenous peoples key to managing the environment

July 21, 2022

Indigenous data, information and knowledge underpin the stewardship of Country by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This information is also essential for broader management of Australia’s environment, as underscored in the latest State of the Environment report.

Lessons from disasters will help maintain Australia’s excellent air quality

July 20, 2022

CSIRO's leading research, as captured in the latest State of the Environment report, explores the vulnerability of our air quality to catastrophic events like bushfires, and improvements we can make to manage pollution in the face of increasing hazardous events.

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Indigenous authors front and centre of latest State of Environment Report

July 19, 2022

For the first time, the five-yearly State of the Environment Report includes an entire Indigenous-led theme, Indigenous co-lead authors on most chapters, and Indigenous-specific case studies.

Breeding out the feral cat problem

A new report explores how Australians might feel about the use of gene technology to control invasive feral cats in their local area.

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Keeping food on plates during extreme weather events

CSIRO is a part of the national response to extreme weather: our transport planning tool is helping supplies reach flood-hit communities.

Hydrogen: Steps towards Australia’s powerhouse plan

CSIRO Hydrogen Industry Mission Leader Patrick Hartley outlines some of the key moves required for Australia to realise its plans to become a major hydrogen exporter.

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