Table of Contents - EPA Ireland's Environment - An Assessment 2012

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Acknowledgements

Executive Summary

Summary and Main Challenges

Thematic Assessments

Managing and Protectingthe Environment

In Conclusion

I Introduction

Chapter 1 Introduction & Socio-economic Context

Introduction

Environmental Policy Context

Environmental Goals and Challenges

Socio-economic Context

Public Perceptions and the Environment

Conclusion and Future Challenges

II Thematic Assessments

Chapter 2 Greenhouse Gases and Climate Change

Introduction

The Current Situation

Drivers and Pressures

Conclusion and Future Challenges

Chapter 3 Air Quality & Transboundary Air Emissions

Introduction

The Current Situation

Conclusion and Future Challenges

Chapter 4 Water

Introduction

The Current Situation

Drivers and Pressures

Conclusion and Future Challenges

Chapter 5 Sustainable Resource Use, Consumption and Waste

Introduction

The Current Situation

Drivers and Pressures

Conclusion and Future Challenges

Chapter 6 Nature and Biodiversity

Introduction

The Current Situation

Drivers and Pressures

Conclusion and Future Challenges

Chapter 7 Land and Soil

Introduction

The Current Situation

Drivers and Pressures

Conclusion and Future Challenges

III Managing and Protecting the Environment

Chapter 8 Environment and the Economy

Introduction

Resource Efficiency and the Green Economy

Material Consumption and Waste

Management and Use of Natural Resources

Clean and Efficient Energy

Sustainable Transport

Sustainable Agriculture

Environmental Regulation

Conclusion and Future Challenges

Chapter 9 Environment and Health

Introduction

Ecosystem Services and Health

Clean Water and Health

Clean Air and Health

Chemicals and Other Threats to Health in the Environment

Environmental Regulation and Public Health

Conclusion and Future Challenges

Chapter 10 Environmental Challenges and Priorities

Introduction

Limiting and Adapting to Climate Change

Protected Water Resources

Protected Soil and Biodiversity

Sustainable Use of Resources

Integration and Enforcement

The Role of Research in Environmental Protection

Emerging Issues

A Sustainable Ireland

Conclusion and Future Challenges

Acronyms / Abbreviations

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