The main aim of this thesis was to use non-destructive multi-elemental analysis to determine the major and trace elements contained in archaeological glass. There has been very little work done on elemental analysis of ...

The overall aim of this dissertation was to establish if the European Union Emissions Trading Scheme had been successful in reducing Carbon Dioxide emissions in Ireland since the scheme came into force on 1st January 2005. ...

There is a perception in some quarters that because there has been a reduction in fish kills in Ireland in recent years that the fishery resource is no longer under threat to the same degree as heretofore. This is not ...

Wind farms are a relatively new feature to the Irish landscape and the number and size of these are set to increase considerably in the coming decade as Ireland is compelled to reduce greenhouse gas emissions under the ...

Occupational safety health and welfare across all work sectors has been of crucial importance in Ireland, particularly over the last decade. The objectives of this study were: 1. To establish the level of awareness and ...

Tin-lead solder is the most common material used to join conductors in electronic assembly and has been used in electronics assemblies since the earliest days of radio. After many decades, highly engineered systems have ...

Road salt or rock salt as it is sometimes known, is a commonly used de-icing material and is used throughout Ireland by local authorities (i.e. county councils), private road operators and members of the public during ...

Waste disposal is a major problem for today’s society. The traditional outlets for wastes, like landfilling are fast disappearing and for many types of wastes it is no longer an option. The problems of disposal of hazardous ...

This paper examines the methodologies used in the review of environmental aspects and the identification of significant impacts in the context of ISO 14001, Clause 4.3.1. The sources used are both published works and ...

The concept o f Environmental Management and Auditing (EMA) is one that has only come to prominence in recent years but is fast gaining momentum EMA is part of a series of environmental protection measures which have ...