Search results for bushfires
Bushfires kill, but knowledge might make them less deadly
9th January 2015
Our researchers have compiled 100 years of bushfire statistics to better understand the characteristics of Australia's summer bane.
Reading the Indian Ocean: more drought and bushfires ahead
29th November 2013
An international team of scientists has confirmed links between an Indian Ocean phenomenon and extreme weather events in southeast Australia.
New apps to assess NSW bushfires aftermath
8th November 2013
The NSW Rural Fire Service is using new apps developed by CSIRO to conduct a critical assessment of the recent bushfires that devastated communities in the state, and to plan for future climate adaptation scenarios.
Smoke from bushfires poses a health hazard for all of us
10th January 2013
Smoke from bushfires and fires prescribed for fuel reduction, silviculture (tree farming) and biodiversity management are the largest source of air pollutants in Australia.
El Niño and La Niña – what’s it all about?
3rd May 2023
We need to talk about two children who play a major role in the global climate system: El Niño and La Niña.
Why we love taxonomists
17th March 2023
Each year, our taxonomists describe and name around 200 new species, from weevils and weedfish to weird plants.
Our innovative science behind the headlines
8th February 2023
Our innovations, from fast Wi-Fi to predicting bushfires, were once considered impossible. Until someone, just like you, joined us and took on the challenge.
Re-entry: bringing Australian space talent back home
12th January 2023
After two decades overseas studying space weather and building a career in the global space industry, Dr Mark Cheung has returned to Australia and Team CSIRO.
Seven things you need to know about State of the Climate 2022
24th November 2022
The State of the Climate report summarises observations and trends in Australia’s climate and outlines what we know about our climate future.
Pollinator networks in nature
18th November 2022
Insect pollinators are just as important for native flowers as they are for crops. We’re unveiling the hidden pollinator networks in the Australian alps.
‘Like ocean rips’: CSIRO report identifies 7 ‘global megatrends’ shaping the 21st century
27th July 2022
Climate adaptation, digital transformation and geopolitical shifts are among the ‘megatrends’ Australia must navigate to thrive in the coming decades.
Climate change: wildfire risk has grown nearly everywhere – but we can still influence where and how fires strike
1st July 2022
Fire weather season – when wildfires are most likely to strike – has expanded almost everywhere.