Land Pollution

CSIRO research into groundwater bioremediation is expanding on laboratory results and demonstrating practical solutions for urban and industrial contamination in the field.

CSIRO and Dulux Powder Coatings developed a coating system that's emission free and environmentally sustainable and it’s won a 2008 Premier’s Sustainability Award.

Scientists from the CSIRO and the University of Queensland have called for a bigger research effort into the impact of climate change on marine species, outraged that research into the oceans has received far less Government funding than the examination of climate change on terrestrial species. (5.30)

CSIRO’s expertise is advancing the understanding of contaminant dynamics in landscape systems by developing and applying novel molecular and spectroscopic techniques.

CSIRO supports sound policy and informed decision-making by understanding of the science of contaminants. Tools and models created by CSIRO assist pesticide users and regulators to make informed decisions.

The international science community must devote more resources to research into the effects climate change is having on ocean environments, according to a paper published today in the journal Science by researchers at CSIRO’s Climate Adaptation National Research Flagship.

Making the most of existing minerals-based resources was the focus of a symposium held in Melbourne this week.

Science can save industry tens of millions of dollars by preventing pollution and directing resources to areas that need it most, according to CSIRO.

Our scientists are working with industry, regulators and the community in the search for solutions to our mounting air, land and water pollution problems.

CSIRO is committed to the challenge of using science, combined with community and industry knowledge, to make sure that our ecosystems are sustainable for the long term prosperity of Australia.