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The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation is Australia's national science agency and one of the largest and most diverse research agencies in the world.

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Pollution overview

Our scientists are working with industry, regulators and the community in the search for solutions to our mounting air, land and water pollution problems.

 Smoke stack
 
Air Pollution
 

With air pollution causing global health and environmental problems, CSIRO scientists are developing innovative solutions to minimise the release of atmospheric contaminants.

Fire crews combat a bushfire on Canberra’s Black Mountain.
Land Pollution
 

Pollution threatens environmental sustainability and can have harmful effects on human health. CSIRO researchers are developing cleaner industrial processes and introducing clever remediation techniques.

Red algae on salt evaporation ponds near Gillman on the outskirts of Adelaide, South Australia. Torrens Island Power Station can be seen in the background.
Water Pollution
 

CSIRO is developing new approaches to the measurement, understanding and removal of contaminants in the environment, including the impacts on human and ecosystem health.

Orica Watercare employees lock the static mixer elements in place during bioremediation field trials.