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Connemara Marble, Galway, Ireland: a Global Heritage Stone Resource proposal
(2020)Connemara Marble, a well-known distinctive decorative stone from the west of Ireland, is herein proposed as a Global Heritage Stone Resource. Connemara Marble is a sillimanite-grade ophicarbonate, dominated by dolomite and ... -
Flow cytometry and fecal indicator bacteria analyses for fingerprinting microbial pollution in karst aquifer systems
(2022)Microbial pollution of aquifers is a persistent water quality problem globally which poses significant risks to public health. Karst aquifer systems are exceptionally vulnerable to pollution from fecal contamination sources ... -
Patterns and drivers of groundwater and stream nitrate concentrations in intensively managed agricultural catchments
(2022)The environmental loss of nitrogen in agricultural landscapes has pervasive consequences, including human health implications, eutrophication, loss of habitat biodiversity and greenhouse gas emissions. The efficacy of ... -
A users guide to radon priority areas: examples from Ireland
(2022)Exposure to radon over time has significant detrimental effects on human health. Approximately 226,000 annual radon-related deaths have been reported from 66 countries (1). Many countries have a radon action plan, in order ... -
SEM-EDX study of bentonite alteration under the influence of cement alkaline solutions.
(2021)Bentonite is a key barrier for the isolation of high-level radioactive waste within Deep Geological Repository. However, bentonite may be altered by contact with cementitious materials and their alkaline pore fluids. This ...
