The Environment Group aims to support the development of production sectors while at the same time minimising current and potential adverse environmental impacts.
A series of equipment upgrades undertaken over the past five years at CSIRO Livestock Industries’ Australian Animal Health Laboratory (AAHL) in Geelong has resulted in a 25 per cent reduction in the facility’s water usage.
CSIRO has welcomed the appointment of Darwin-based water resources expert, Ian Lancaster, as the new head of a national research effort working to help ensure a sustainable future for northern Australia.
Research into the use of natural and synthetic enzymes may assist manufacturing industries, agricultural and environmental biotechnologies and biosecurity.
To support the maintenance and protection of Australia’s land and water resources, we provide clients with science-based solutions to predict and manage the risks posed by environmental contaminants.
New plastics developed by CSIRO, Hanyang University Korea and the University of Texas have the potential to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions and help purify water and CSIRO research leader Dr Anita Hill discusses this research in this vodcast. (2:20)
The Shale Research Centre facilities are equipped with state-of-the-art equipment and technologies to conduct experimental and theoretical research on shale properties and problems.
This fact sheet outlines bioindustries research in CSIRO Entomology, which is helping Australian industry by developing new industrial and environmental biotechnologies. (2 pages)
The Shale Research Centre located at the Australian Resources Research Centre in Perth, Australia, is a nucleus of experimental and theoretical research expertise aimed at solving the critical issues related to clay rich sediments and rocks.
Use scientific discovery and investigation to understand the effects of pollution on coastal and marine ecosystems in the Oceans student workshop; designed for students from Years 3 - 7 and run by CSIRO Education in South Queensland.
