Beating the eucalypt blues – new ways to model air quality
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 5 April 2016
Eucalyptus trees emit high levels of BVOCs like isoprene, creating the Blue Mountains’ haze. CSIRO research shows current models overestimate emissions, highlighting the need for region-specific data to improve air quality forecasts.
Keywords: Blue Mountains, Eucalyptus, BVOCs, isoprene, air quality, CSIRO, pollution
Eye in the sky on reef pollution
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 25 May 2016
Shipping in the Great Barrier Reef is set to triple, raising oil spill risks. CSIRO researchers are developing satellite-based detection using radar, optical, and thermal data to spot spills faster, protect ecosystems, and improve monitoring.
Keywords: Great Barrier Reef, shipping, oil spills, CSIRO, satellites, SAR, pollution
Creating Indigenous jobs and looking after country
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 16 June 2016
CSIRO partners with Indigenous communities in northern Australia to support sustainable livelihoods. Projects include ranger programs, fisheries monitoring, and pig control, combining cultural values, jobs, and environmental care.
Keywords: CSIRO, Indigenous partnerships, sustainable livelihoods, ranger programs
