Four University of Galway projects addressing climate and environmental challenges have been awarded EPA funding.
The projects address varied areas such as climate-proofing bridges, air quality, radioactive material in building supplies, and sustainable resource management.
The EPA described the funding awards as a reflection of its ongoing commitment to funding environmental and climate research.
University of Galway Vice-President for Research and Innovation Professor Jim Livesey said, this funding shows, “a clear commitment and desire for research for the public good by tackling challenges which are affecting the daily lives of people at home and abroad.”
“University of Galway is recognised as a leader on sustainability – as well as it being one of our core values.”
“Universities are key to the pursuit of improving people’s lives and we wish our researchers every success as they work on outcomes to support that ambition in a cleaner, healthier, better environment.”
The University of Galway projects are:
- Myra Lydon – Towards a Climate Resilient Adapted National Network of Bridges
- Jurgita Ovadnevaite – Sources of PM2.5 in the Air of Irish Towns
- Mark Foley – NORM-BMI: Investigation of naturally occurring radioactive material (NORM) in building materials in Ireland
- Thomas van Rensburg – Framework for Optimising Resources through Strategic Environmental Assessment
Announcing the awards EPA Director General Laura Burke said, “Scientific research and innovation are playing an increasingly important role in informing how governments and society can respond to the challenges posed by climate change and environmental degradation.”
“The projects announced today will address knowledge gaps, both current and future, to provide robust evidence to support the implementation of effective environmental policies in Ireland.”
