Posts by CSIRO

What nature is worth: The rise of natural capital accounting

Those who know the price of everything are said to know the value of nothing – but could measuring the value of nature help preserve it?

Counting every drop: Measuring evaporation in dams

Australia is one of the sunniest places on the planet. That means we lose large volumes of water from our reservoirs through evaporation. Our scientists have created a way to measure evaporation rates with expert precision, helping to better manage water resources.

Supercharging Australia’s lithium-ion battery recycling industry

Australia could have a $3.1 billion industry in lithium-ion battery recycling, according to a new report.

Upscaling and expanding horticulture in northern Australia

In a region long touted as a food bowl, our scientists are working on smart, sustainable options for northern Australia food production.

Towards a large-scale hydrogen industry for Australia

Hydrogen offers a low-emissions pathway with broad potential to help decarbonise the energy, transport and industrial sectors.

Diverse array of energy-storage technologies may be key to firming the grid

Australia has been described as a powerhouse of cheap renewable energy. However, when the sun doesn’t shine or the wind calms, the power-switch flicks off – a problem referred to as intermittency.

Where there’s smoke there’s complex decisions in the land that burns

Australia is one of the most fire-prone countries on earth. Last summer, as the fires raged, so did the national debate: could we have done more to prevent the carnage? Should we have done more hazard reduction burning?

NSW Digital Twin to inform emergency planning this bushfire season

The new NSW Spatial Digital Twin will assist emergency services in developing effective emergency management strategies ahead of the upcoming bushfire season.

Why don’t our cities cope with heavy rain?

As our climate changes, we'll experience more extreme weather. We're researching how we can create better cities that can withstand heavy rains and floods.