CSIRO looks to Britain to outsource climate research

By Peter Hannam and Adam Morton
Updated March 8 2016 - 11:13pm, first published 9:45pm
Australia's climate research is in the spotlight after CSIRO revealed plans for deep cuts to modelling and monitoring research. Photo: NASA
Australia's climate research is in the spotlight after CSIRO revealed plans for deep cuts to modelling and monitoring research. Photo: NASA
Alex Wonhas, a senior CSIRO executive, says contracting out climate work to Britain is an option. Photo: Supplied
Alex Wonhas, a senior CSIRO executive, says contracting out climate work to Britain is an option. Photo: Supplied

CSIRO is considering outsourcing climate modelling work to Britain - a step a senior executive conceded would reduce Australia's strengths in the field.

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