Lessons from disasters will help maintain Australia’s excellent air quality
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 20 July 2022
The SoE 2021 report shows Australia’s air is generally good, but bushfires, wood heaters, and pollution spikes pose health risks. Real-time monitoring, cleaner energy, and behaviour change are vital for managing future air quality challenges.
Keywords: State of the Environment, air quality, bushfires, wood heaters, health, climate change, monitoring
State of the Environment report highlights pressures on our coasts and oceans
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 27 July 2022
The SoE 2021 report warns Australia’s coasts and oceans face growing pressures from climate change, pollution and development. Stronger national coordination and Indigenous knowledge integration are key to protecting marine ecosystems.
Keywords: State of the Environment, oceans, coasts, climate change, marine ecosystems, Indigenous knowledge, conservation
Spouting surprising facts about humpback whales
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 29 July 2022
Once critically endangered, humpback whales are rebounding thanks to conservation, but climate change now threatens their food sources. Famous for songs, acrobatics, and epic migrations, they remain a hopeful yet vulnerable species.
Keywords: humpback whales, migration, conservation, climate change, whale songs, acrobatics, krill
