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Measurement of greenhouse gas emissions from smelters

Mon, 02 Jul 2012 00:00:00 +1000

CSIRO offers the aluminium industry a low-cost, effective means
of measuring total greenhouse gas emissions from smelters.

Greenhouse gases in Australian agriculture: understanding the role of soils, forests and livestock methane

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +1000

Tackling greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions is considered to be one of the most serious national and international challenges of our time. Australia has a sizable potential to mitigate GHG emissions and sequester carbon in agricultural production and land use systems.

Perceptions of low emission energy technologies: Responses to outstanding questions

Fri, 05 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +1100

A table of responses to questions posed by participants at the Large Group Workshop held in Adelaide, South Australia, in February 2009. (10 pages)

Driving sustainability through systems innovation fact sheet

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +1100

This fact sheet explains how Minerals Down Under Flagship researchers are examining sustainable processing through systems innovation. (2 pages)

Science for tomorrow: New developments

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +1100

This article contains three stories on influenza diagnosis and surveillance, sustainable bioenergy and dual-purpose crops. (1 page)

Weedy biofuels: should we be worried?

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +1100

This document includes the presentation from forum one of the Biosecurity in the new bioeconomy: threats and opportunities symposia, held 18-21 November 2009 in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory. (51 pages)

Science for tomorrow: New developments

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +1100

This article contains three stories on electric vehicles, a detailed Digital Elevation Model of Australia’s topography, a Hendra virus breakthrough. (1 page)

Beyond two degrees warming

Mon, 04 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +1100

Greater and more widespread impacts are expected when global warming passes 2°C above pre-Industrial levels, so understanding how the risk changes at that point can help inform negotiations on emission reduction targets.

Petroleum hydrogeology reveals oil leakage from traps

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +1100

CSIRO’s team of hydrogeologists have developed techniques to help solve problems in Australia’s oil industry and identify safe storage options to reduce carbon dioxide emissions.

Carbon and rural land use: key findings

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +1000

The report 'An analysis of Greenhouse Gas Mitigation and Biosequestration Opportunities from Rural Land Use' estimates the amount of greenhouse gases that can be stored or mitigated by changes in rural land use in Queensland and more broadly, Australia.

An Analysis of Greenhouse Gas Mitigation and Carbon Biosequestration Opportunities from Rural Land Use

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +1000

This 172-page report estimates the amount of greenhouse gases that can be stored or mitigated by changes in rural land use in Queensland and more broadly, Australia.

Science for tomorrow: New developments

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +1000

This article contains four stories on the broadcast of pasture updates, Hendra virus, aerosols and rainfall patterns and algal biodiesel. (1 page)

Perspectives to climate change and energy technologies in the Hunter Valley

Tue, 07 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +1000

CSIRO recently held a number of climate change and energy workshops in the Hunter Valley on behalf of Coal & Allied.

CSIRO - AusAID Research for Development Alliance

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +1100

The CSIRO AusAID Alliance is a strategic partnership that aims to improve the impact of aid.

Science for tomorrow: New developments

Fri, 20 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +1100

This article contains four stories on pollinator decline, a cotton management tool, rising methane levels and crude oil alternatives. (1 page)

The bioeconomy: opportunities for Australia

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +1100

The bioeconomy provides an opportunity for Australia to redefine the role of agricultural, natural resources and sustainable energy production.

Fire and carbon in regional Australia

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +1000

This project is identifying the biophysical, economic and social opportunities for remote communities relating to land management for greenhouse gas abatement, with a focus on fire management in tropical savannas.

Maine’s Power: local partnerships for better energy solutions

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +1000

Castlemaine community and industry groups are tackling greenhouse emissions and an emerging energy crisis with support from the Sustainable Communities Initiative and its partners.

Teamwork to repair power station turbines

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +1000

A collaboration between power station operators and researchers has become a case study of successful problem solving.

Growing the green collar economy: Report

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +1000

This CSIRO report investigates the skills, innovation and workforce dimensions of the transition to a more environmentally sustainable society, with a particular focus on the challenges involved in achieving deep cuts in greenhouse emissions. (40 pages)

Energy-efficient electric machines

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +1000

CSIRO is reducing energy use and greenhouse gas emissions by designing and developing energy-efficient electric machines and drives.

Innovation for the automotive industry

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +1000

Read how CSIRO is addressing the important issues facing this industry, particularly with our programs in environmental sustainability. (6 pages)

Turning waste heat from aluminium smelters into electricity

Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +1100

CSIRO is demonstrating that the use of thermoelectric devices, those that convert waste heat into useful electricity, is feasible in aluminium smelters.

Maine's Power project fact sheet

Thu, 14 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +1100

This 2 page fact sheet provides information on the Maine's Power project, part of the Sustainable Communities Initiative.

In-wheel motor for sun-powered cars

Fri, 25 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +1100

See how the motor can fit in the wheel of a solar car. (2:00)

Extracting oxygen using ceramics

Wed, 09 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +1100

From medical intervention to aquaculture, from packaging to welding, oxygen is in high demand.

Creating urban sustainability

Wed, 02 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +1100

CSIRO is applying its technological expertise to help Australia improve the sustainability of its cities.

Capitalising on Australia’s natural gas resources

Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +1100

The demand for natural gas is growing and Australia’s large reserves generate research and development challenges and opportunities for CSIRO scientists as they help innovate the ‘methane economy’.

Lighter motor cars for the 21st century

Fri, 07 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +1100

An Australian-developed magnesium alloy has answered the global car industry’s call for lighter engines.

Slashing greenhouse emissions from magnesium production

Fri, 07 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +1100

AM-cover is a gas mixture that could replace a harmful greenhouse gas in magnesium melting operations.

Driving improvements in oil and gas production

Wed, 05 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +1100

CSIRO delivers science solutions vital to a globally competitive and sustainable energy industry with a primary focus on oil and gas.

The greenhouse and air quality emissions of biodiesel blends in Australia

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +1100

Life cycle analyses for greenhouse gas and criteria pollutants on a range of biodiesel blends and pure biodiesel are undertaken in this report. (126 pages)

Sustainability and social values

Thu, 15 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +1100

The minerals industry is trying to balance its corporate and social responsibilities and identify ways to contribute to sustainable development.

Energy biotechnology frontier symposium abstracts

Tue, 13 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +1100

Abstracts from CSIRO Entomology's symposium on developments in biofuels and energy production held 1-2 November 2007. (20 pages)

CSIRO scientists showcase energy technology

Tue, 13 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +1100

The latest developments in biofuels and improved energy production were presented by CSIRO scientists and their local and international colleagues.

aXcessaustralia: a concept car for the not-so-distant future

Mon, 12 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +1100

The aXcessaustralia low emission vehicle showed how hybrid cars could be economical today.

Hard coatings for automotive applications

Wed, 07 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +1100

CSIRO is coating engine components with a tough, low friction coating to increase engine efficiency and reduce fuel consumption.

Solar cars use CSIRO motor

Wed, 07 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +1100

A lightweight, highly efficient electric motor from CSIRO sits inside the front wheel of several solar powered racing cars.

Acoustic emissions used to monitor machinery performance

Thu, 01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +1100

Researchers have developed technology which uses acoustic emissions to monitor minerals processing machinery and allowing operators to 'hear' how the machinery is performing.

Pollution

Thu, 01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +1100

Our scientists are working with industry, regulators and the community to combat air, land and water pollution.

Hybrid family car uses CSIRO technology

Tue, 09 Oct 2007 00:00:00 +1000

Holden's ECOmmodore proves that petrol-electric cars could be economical today.

Fire, fragmentation and conservation in the western wheat belt

Wed, 04 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +1000

Researchers with CSIRO and Western Australia’s Department of Environment and Conservation (DEC) are studying the impact of fire and fragmentation on regional plant diversity.

Wood char shows potential for carbon anode production

Thu, 29 Mar 2007 00:00:00 +1000

Research to replace petroleum coke and coal tar pitch with carbon alternatives could benefit aluminium producers and the environment.

Identifying road blocks to lighter cars

Wed, 07 Mar 2007 00:00:00 +1100

CSIRO researchers are examining ways of incorportaing more magnesium and aluminium in automotive vehicles, which will make them lighter and 'greener'.

Assessing climate change impacts on Pacific marine ecosystems through international collaboration

Wed, 21 Feb 2007 00:00:00 +1100

Dr Tom Okey from CSIRO Marine and Atmospheric Research is using his Pew Fellowship to advance the science of marine and coastal climate impacts and to seek management and policy solutions.

Future use of Sunshine Coast sugarcane landscapes

Tue, 07 Nov 2006 00:00:00 +1100

Analysis from CSIRO researchers has evaluated a wide range of alternative land use options to inform future decisions by planners and cane growers who face an uncertain future after the closure of a Sunshine Coast sugar mill.

Solar car motor kits ordered by seven countries

Tue, 17 Oct 2006 00:00:00 +1000

CSIRO solar car motor kits have been ordered by solar car development teams from seven countries.

Reducing Australia's greenhouse emissions

Thu, 07 Sep 2006 00:00:00 +1000

To avoid dangerous climate change, the world needs to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This calls for broad-based action, and in Australia CSIRO is developing practical technologies to reduce emissions in the industry, agriculture, transport and energy sectors.

New method for calculating national greenhouse gas emissions

Wed, 06 Sep 2006 00:00:00 +1000

CSIRO and other collaborators in the Greenhouse Gas Accounting CRC completed four comprehensive measurement programs quantifying nitrous oxide emission factors for major agricultural systems.

Reduce costs and gas output

Tue, 29 Aug 2006 00:00:00 +1000

This one-page article details savings and reduced greenhouse gas emissions by a New South Wales farmer who reduced fertiliser use and incorporated his stubble.