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NUIG research pours cold water on 'cloud brightening' method

Cloud brightening, a theory first put forward in 1990, suggests the manipulation of cloud cover by spraying water-based particles into clouds, thereby reflecting more sunlight back into space, and subsequently reducing radiation.

Wed, 08 Apr, 2020

Green solid fuels contributing to 'extraordinarily high levels of air pollution', report finds

During the late evenings, hourly air pollution levels in Dublin were frequently ten times the recommended guidelines.

Fri, 14 Sep, 2018

Latest: Battle against Galway forest fire 'a small bit better' today, says Air Corps Captain

LATEST: Air Corps Captain Sean McCarthy says today has been a more successful one for crews trying to tackle the forest fire in Co Galway, before warning that dry conditions could yet cause the blaze to grow.

Wed, 10 May, 2017

Researchers develop ash forecasting system

AN advanced system for forecasting volcanic ash in Irish airspace has been developed by researchers at NUI Galway.

Tue, 11 May, 2010

Ireland leads study on global warming

SCIENTISTS from the National University of Ireland, Galway, are leading one of the world’s largest studies into how microscopic marine plants might affect the earth’s climate, it emerged yesterday.

Tue, 20 Jun, 2006