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Agriculture odours : an Irish perspective of the nuisance
(1997)
Animal numbers have continued to increase over the past decade. Associated
with this is an increase in the amount o f animal manures to disposed of. The
odours associated with this manure are perceived to be a problem. ...
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 role of statutory and non-statutory bodies charged with environmental responsibility in the Irish Republic
(1995)
Primary responsibility for the protection of the environment in Ireland lies with
the Department of the Environment, however many other government
departments have both general and specific responsibilities in this ...
An investigation of the trace organic contamination of Irish groundwater and a review of current analytical techniques
(1997)
Groundwater is a major natural resource in Ireland. It has been estimated
that 30% of the drinking water supply in Ireland is provided by this source.
Most of the groundwater is of a potable quality but any contamination ...
Environmental auditing : an appraisal of existing guidance and current practice with a view to developing a standardised audit protocol
(2002)
Environmental auditing in modem day Irish organisational management is a concept which is
growing in significance with the continual development of new environmental legislation and
industrial standards.
With the ...
Benefits and barriers in implementing and maintaining environmental and health and safety management systems
(2005)
Environmental management and health and safety management are two core areas
which must be managed efficiently and effectively by all industries. The proper
management o f these two disciplines can lead to increased cost ...
Environmental, health & safety awareness and management within small to medium enterprises in the retail sector
(2005)
The purpose o f this study is to determine a link between environmental, health and
safety awareness and management within small to medium sized retail outlets.
The retail sector was chosen specifically due to the potential ...
A study of traffic-related particulate air pollution
(2001)
Particulate air pollution (PMio) was monitored at a busy urban intersection using a
continuous method. Meteorological conditions: wind speed, wind direction, air
temperature and percent relative humidity were measured ...
The eco-management and audit scheme for Irish local authorities : a preliminary study
(1996)
As we approach the 21st century the management of
environmental affairs is undergoing change. Global concepts
such as Sustainability and Agenda 21 are the cornerstones of
a new focus on the environment. In the fifth ...
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 ...