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New Horizons
08 December 2025
12  MINS

ICOS in Carna: Observing the atmosphere from the edge of the Atlantic

Dr Damien Martin, Research Fellow, Centre for Climate and Air Pollution Studies, University of Galway , Dr Liz Coleman, Lecturer, School of Natural Sciences, Physics, University of Galway

Ireland’s Clean Air Sites as Global Benchmarks   Ireland is home to some of the cleanest environments in the world, from crystal-clear waters to abundant green spaces and a consistently strong Air Quality Index (AQI). People enjoy a healthy lifestyle on this island from low exposure to human-induced climate hazards, which results in less health and safety concerns in relation to the environment.

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Sustainability
19 May 2022
25  MINS

Measuring Pollution in the Cleanest Air in Europe

Liz Coleman

Thanks to its unique location, research at Mace Head shows the extent to which the most remote areas in the world are affected by pollution. Observing the rise of Greenhouse Gases, Liz Coleman and her fellow scientists find it increasingly important to communicate their findings to the public. In collaboration with artists Paula McCloskey and Sam Vardy, and science engagement & education expert, Mairéad Hurley, Stories of the Air/Spéirscéalta aims to do just that – driving collective action through storytelling.

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