Peter Dutton’s bid to politicise top science agency is ‘absurd’, former CSIRO energy director says Glenn Platt says opposition leader’s ‘lazy’ response to report undermines science The Guardian - AU · Dec 10, 2024
The CSIRO pours cold water on the Coalition’s nuclear claims in a new report. Here’s how Peter Dutton dismisses the latest analysis from the national science agency. Here’s what it says about energy costs – and the opposition’s criticism The Guardian - AU · Dec 9, 2024
Morning Mail: Bashar al-Assad flees Syria, CSIRO refutes Coalition’s nuclear costing claim, gambling ads on Snapchat filters Syrian rebels seize Damascus as Assad regime falls; Coalition’s nuclear claims undermined; children viewing gambling ads through Snapchat filters The Guardian - AU · Dec 8, 2024
Nuclear 'most expensive' for replacing coal-fired power Renewable energy is the cheapest option to power Australia, according to scientific estimates that have been savaged by Opposition Leader Peter Dutton. AAP · Dec 8, 2024
CSIRO refutes Coalition case nuclear is cheaper than renewable energy due to operating life National science agency dismisses argument nuclear’s economics have not been adequately considered in new draft report The Guardian - AU · Dec 8, 2024
What’s bugging us? Meet the insect species crawling back for the Australian summer As well as the migration of flies from the bush, we can welcome swarms of butterflies, shiny Christmas beetles and ladybirds The Guardian - AU · Dec 7, 2024
Plans to stabilise Earth’s climate rely on emerging carbon removal technology – we need to get moving Global carbon emissions from fossil fuels continue to rise and 2024 is likely to be the world’s hottest year on record. The Conversation · Dec 6, 2024
Renewable hydrogen tech could give green light to jobs Australia could unlock $1.7 billion and thousands of jobs by 2050 if it seizes the opportunity to create hydrogen-manufacturing equipment, a study has found. AAP · Dec 3, 2024
Solar tech breakthrough could tackle stubborn emissions Green heat capable of powering traditionally hard-to-abate heavy industries is firing up a company that has been spun out of a CSIRO research program. AAP · Nov 25, 2024
Printed solar cells begin running off the production line at new factory CSIRO starts printing solar cells at specialist printing facility. Newcastle Herald · Nov 18, 2024
'Chart your fart': call for Aussies to track their gas Scientists want Australians to record the quality, quantity, aroma, loudness and duration of their emissions using a phone app for a gut health study. AAP · Nov 14, 2024
Stubborn emissions threaten to blow world carbon budget Extraordinary growth in renewable energy is not enough to offset the "humungous challenge" of Australia's fossil fuels, a carbon tracker warns. AAP · Nov 13, 2024
Turtle shell shock as chemicals pose population risk Scientists are warning about the impacts of forever chemicals on animals after a CSIRO study showed alarming health affects on freshwater turtles. AAP · Nov 12, 2024
Report predicts region is in for more weather extremes The CSIRO report paints a bleak picture for the climate. Newcastle Herald · Nov 11, 2024
AAP · Nov 8, 2024 Electric cars could keep lights on in Australian homes The batteries inside electric cars could be used to power households in Australia before the end of the year after the release of technological standards.
The Conversation · Nov 7, 2024 How our regions can help make Australia’s growing cities more sustainable The way we organise our cities and regions creates problems everywhere. We’re facing difficult and polluting drives to work, a lack of affordable housing, and urban designs that lead to car dependency and are bad for our health.
The Guardian - AU · Nov 6, 2024 Dick Smith’s ABC radio rant against renewables overflows with ill-informed claims Millionaire points to Broken Hill’s blackout to attack the energy transition but experts say he should look at South Australia and Europe
The Guardian - AU · Nov 4, 2024 ‘No bigger rent-seeking parasite’ than nuclear industry, Matt Kean tells former Coalition colleagues in heated debate Kean, a former Liberal energy minister turned Climate Change Authority chair, clashes with senators Gerard Rennick and Ross Cadell
The Conversation · Oct 30, 2024 State of the Climate 2024: Australia is enduring harsher fire seasons, more ocean heatwaves and sea-level rise Worldwide, greenhouse gas emissions are still increasing, and temperatures are rising across land and sea.
AAP · Oct 30, 2024 Mental health taking a hit as climate crisis worsens Poor health outcomes are being attributed to extreme heat events, rapid rain bursts and worsening fire season as part of a growing climate crisis.
The Guardian - AU · Oct 30, 2024 ‘Wicked problem’: five charts that show how the climate crisis is making Australia more dangerous A report by BoM and CSIRO checks ‘vital signs of Australia’s climate’ – and shows temperature trends will only worsen
AAP · Oct 29, 2024 Roll out the solar: $6.8m facility to print solar cells Thousands of flexible solar cells are expected to be printed by the ream in a $6.8 million facility established by Australia's leading science organisation.
AAP · Oct 28, 2024 More trust in mining sector as clean energy needs grow Once associated with coal and pollution, the mining industry has cleaned up its image as more Australians recognise its importance in the net-zero transition.
Newcastle Herald · Oct 24, 2024 'No planet B': new Hunter space turns trash into treasure The Full Circle Collective opens on Saturday October 26.
The Guardian - AU · Oct 22, 2024 Through the roof: how a Brisbane shed is turning old solar panels into silver and copper Australia’s solar waste problem – identified as a priority by the federal government in 2016 – is becoming larger and more urgent