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Sustainable Development Model predicts potential environmental impact of future economic activity - Feb 18 2010, 12:05 PM New research, published today by the EPA, shows how economic forecasts can be used to project waste generation and emissions of pollutants across Ireland. The ISus (Irish Sustainable Development) Model is based on the work of a three-year study by the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI), funded under the EPA STRIVE research programme.
Official Opening of EPA-funded NUI Galway Water Research Facility - Feb 08 2010, 10:08 AM The new NUI Galway Water Research Facility at Tuam, Co. Galway was officially opened today by Michael Finneran, Minister for Housing & Local Services and TD for Roscommon-South Leitrim. Core funding to establish the facility was provided by the EPA through its STRIVE Research Programme, and by NUI Galway.
EPA Publishes Biodiversity Action Plan - Feb 02 2010, 11:00 AM The Environmental Protection Agency today published its Biodiversity Action Plan, to coincide with World Wetlands Day. The theme for World Wetlands Day this year is Wetlands, Biodiversity and Climate Change.