Budget Cuts Threaten Geothermal Energy Research in Queensland (Brisbane Times)
The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)’s Queensland research in geothermal energy, carbon capture and biofuels and its education program will most likely feel the brunt of an estimated 66 CSIRO jobs to be lost in the state.
CSIRO chief executive Megan Clark on May 14 identified the areas where Australia’s leading scientific research would be cut back in the wake of the Federal Budget.
In an email to all staff, Dr Clark said geothermal energy research, carbon capture and storage, liquid fuels, neurosciences, urban water research, schools education and clinical medicine in areas outside nutrition would be cut.
The CSIRO is a sponsor of geothermal research conducted by the Queensland Geothermal Energy Centre of Excellence at the University of Queensland.
