Can flood water go underground for future use?
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 28 April 2022
CSIRO scientists explore water banking using managed aquifer recharge (MAR) to boost drought resilience. Underground storage reduces evaporation, supports agriculture, and offers cost-effective water security for regional Australia.
Keywords: CSIRO, drought resilience, water banking, managed aquifer recharge, groundwater, agriculture, Murray-Darling Basin
Bushfire close? Breathe easy with the AirRater app
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 2 May 2022
The AirRater app helps Australians track air quality, smoke, and heat. Citizen reports combined with CSIRO’s AQFx forecasts improve real-time smoke mapping, supporting health decisions and bushfire response.
Keywords: AirRater, bushfire smoke, citizen science, air quality, CSIRO, health impacts, AQFx
Research shows native plants can detox PFAS-contaminated water
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 4 May 2022
UniSA, CSIRO, and UWA research shows Australian native rushes in floating wetlands can remove up to 53% of toxic PFAS “forever chemicals” from water, offering a clean, green, and cost-effective remediation method.
Keywords: PFAS, floating wetlands, CSIRO, UniSA, water remediation, native plants, environmental health
