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Biogas production from seaweed biomass : a biorefinery approach
(2015)
As the demand for energy is increasing worldwide, many countries are becoming
increasingly dependent on fossil fuel consumption, leading to a rapid increase in carbon
dioxide and reduction of petroleum reserves.
Alternative ...
A study of the methodologies used by organisations in determining their significant impacts in the context of ISO 14001, clause 4.3.1
(2000)
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 role of planning legislation in the control of water pollution from intensive agricultural enterprises in County Monaghan
(1997)
This thesis is set against a background of a decline in water quality and continued expansion of
Intensive Agricultural Enterprise’s (IAE’s) in County Monaghan. It examines the Planning
process to determine its effectiveness ...
Fish as biomonitors : an integrated perspective
(1995)
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 ...
The quality of environmental impact statements : a review of recent developments
(1996)
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) was first introduced to Ireland by the Local
Government (Planning and Development) Act, 1976. Over the past twenty years a number
of legislative developments have arisen and EIA is ...
A bacterial examination of water supplies in the South East region with particular reference to Clostridia perfigens as an indicator organism for Cryptosporidium
(2002)
Traditionally the indicator pathogens used to determine drinking water suitability were Total
coliforms and E. coli. More recent legislation has introduced Clostridia perfringens as an
indicator organism for Cryptosporidium ...
The classification and characterisation of archaeological glass using multi-elemental analysis
(2015)
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 ...
Uranium mining in Donegal : economic bonanza or environmental blight?
(1997)
This Thesis discusses the inherent conflict that exists between
development of potential mineral - resources and protection of the
environment. It specifically reviews the Uranium exploration that took
place in County ...
A study into the implementation of S. I. no. 543 of 2002, "Emissions of volatile organic compounds from the organic solvents regulations, 2002" at local authority level
(2004)
The vehicle coating and refinishing sector are facing increased regulatory and environmental
pressures. This is a relatively novel experience for proprietors o f workshops, who because o f
their subdued existence and ...
Environmental design techniques for the electronics industry
(1997)
Electronic products have increased dramatically in use in the last twenty
years.
The level of environmental awareness has been raised by governments and
consumers but confusion frequently surrounds the design of cleaner ...