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CSIRO is cutting climate science jobs. This is what’s at stake for Australia

CSIRO has been the custodian of Australia’s climate modelling through decades of shrinking budgets. Sacking scientists will change this.

21.05.2026 10

The Conversation

Christian Jakob

If CSIRO cuts climate science jobs, this is what’s at stake for Australia

CSIRO has been the custodian of Australia’s climate modelling through decades of shrinking budgets. Sacking scientists would change that.

21.05.2026 10

The Conversation

Christian Jakob

Australia’s supercomputers are falling behind – and it’s hurting our ability to adapt to climate change

When the Gadi supercomputer opened in 2020, it was ranked 24th in the world. It’s now dropped to 179th.

09.12.2025 20

The Conversation

Christian Jakob

Global warming is changing cloud patterns. That means more global warming

Earth has less highly reflective clouds than it used to, and it’s amplifying global warming

23.06.2025 10

The Conversation

Christian Jakob