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Looking deeper for a solution to CO2 storage underground

Tue, 12/23/2008 - 22:30

The Energy Transformed National Research Flagship is conducting an integrated program of research directed at assessing the viability of the long-term storage of CO2 in coal seams.

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Australia - Japan workshop on material flows and resource productivity (ACT, 25-27 Feb 08)

Tue, 12/23/2008 - 22:30

CSIRO is bringing together scientists from Japan and Australia to discuss material flows and resource productivity, and share ideas on how the two countries can transition towards sustainable resource use.

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Helping Santa keep an eye on Donner and Blitzen (Media release 23 Dec 08)

Mon, 12/22/2008 - 22:30

Santa will soon be using the Internet to see what reindeer near the North Pole in Sweden’s Lycksele Zoo are getting up to.

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What is powering your Christmas lights? (Media release 23 Dec 08)

Mon, 12/22/2008 - 22:30

From Santa’s cave to the neon-lit streetscapes of Australian suburbia, the dazzle of Christmas lights heralds the arrival of the festive season better than any harking angel.

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Wealth from Oceans Flagship UPDATE newsletter

Thu, 12/18/2008 - 22:30

CSIRO's Wealth from Oceans Flagship is focused on delivering ocean-based economic, social and environmental wealth to the nation. UPDATE is the e-newsletter containing news from this initiative.

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Dr Jeanne Young: researching petroleum exploration methods for shallow water

Sun, 12/14/2008 - 22:30

Remote sensing of hydrocarbon reservoirs in the continental shelf can be made difficult by unwanted signals from ocean waves. A new technique developed by the OCEANMAG project, led by Dr Jeanne Young, unmasks the geological data, which can reveal whether reservoirs contain hydrocarbons or sea water.

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Saving water key to reducing energy use (Media release 14 Dec 08)

Sat, 12/13/2008 - 22:30

A new report by CSIRO and the Water Services Association of Australia (WSAA) gives a clearer picture of water and energy use in Australia and New Zealand and highlights areas offering potentially significant water and energy savings.

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Exploring under the sea floor with OCEANMAG

Thu, 12/11/2008 - 22:30

CSIRO's proven technology for detecting and mapping buried mineral deposits is being applied to oil and gas exploration beneath the ocean with OCEANMAG.

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Energy Transformed Flagship UPDATE newsletter

Wed, 12/10/2008 - 22:30

The goal of the  Energy Transformed Flagship is to halve greenhouse gas emissions and double the efficiency of the nation’s new energy generation, supply and end use, and to position Australia for a future hydrogen economy. UPDATE is the newsletter containing current news from this initiative.

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CSIRO’s Flagships Program wins PM’s management award (Media release 10 Dec 08)

Tue, 12/09/2008 - 22:30

CSIRO's National Research Flagships program last night won the highest category awarded in this year’s Prime Minister's Awards for Excellence in Public Sector Management.

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Biochar fact sheet

Mon, 12/08/2008 - 22:30

This fact sheet gives an overview of biochar and its potential in carbon sequestration and improving soil health. (4 pages)

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Dr Karen Kozielski: taking physical and materials research to our oceans

Mon, 12/08/2008 - 22:30

Dr Karen Kozielski’s research focuses on CSIRO’s Wealth from Oceans Flagship (Blue GDP Theme) and how we can improve the way that we extract oil and gas from our oceans.

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ECOS magazine

Mon, 12/08/2008 - 22:30

Australia's most authoritative magazine on sustainability in the environment, industry and community. ECOS and is published bi-monthly by CSIRO PUBLISHING both in print and online.

Your development: creating sustainable neighbourhoods

Sun, 12/07/2008 - 22:30

Your Development is a website created to help land developers, architects and urban planners create climate-adapted, sustainable Australian suburbs.

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Dr Xuemei Bai: assessing urban systems performance for more sustainable cities

Sun, 12/07/2008 - 22:30

Dr Bai leads CSIRO Sustainable Ecosystems Transitioning Cities research that is assessing future pathways for more sustainable cities, particularly in alternative energy, water, materials and built structures.

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Mr Damien Farine: researching bioenergy opportunities

Sun, 12/07/2008 - 22:30

Mr Damien Farine looks at bioenergy opportunities for Australia’s agriculture and forestry landscapes.

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Bioenergy opportunities for grain growers (Farming Ahead Dec 08)

Thu, 12/04/2008 - 22:30

This Farming Ahead article describes how CSIRO scientists have been investigating potential opportunities in energy efficiency, regional biodiesel self sufficiency and bioenergy production for Australian grain growers. (3 pages)

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Beryllium in Australian export thermal coals

Sun, 11/30/2008 - 22:30

A fact sheet on the occurrence of beryllium in Australian and other coals, the behaviour of beryllium during combustion and the environmental and health effects of beryllium released as a consequence of coal use.

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Manganese in Australian export thermal coals

Sun, 11/30/2008 - 22:30

A fact sheet on the occurrence of manganese in Australian and other coals, the behaviour of manganese during combustion and the environmental effects of manganese released as a consequence of coal use.

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Barium in Australian export thermal coals

Sun, 11/30/2008 - 22:30

A fact sheet on the occurrence of barium in Australian and other coals, the behaviour of barium during combustion and the environmental and health effects of barium released as a consequence of coal use.

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