environmental monitoring technology

EPA ANNOUNCES FUNDING OF €6.5M FOR NEW RESEARCH TO ADDRESS CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY NEEDS

Jul 3, 2026Jul 3, 2026 eawater

Ireland’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced new funding for environmental and climate research in Ireland, with funding of €6.5 million awarded for 24 new research projects. These innovative projects will support the development of vital research capacity and expertise in strategically important areas. Research plays a critical role in informing robust policy and decision-making as set out in Ireland’s Research and Innovation Strategy, Impact 2030. The outcomes of the EPA Research Call 2025 will contribute to the evidence base for environmental policy in Ireland, strengthen connections between the research…

Stony Brook University Professor Patents Groundbreaking Water Quality Sensor

Nov 28, 2025Nov 28, 2025 eawater

A pioneering innovation from Stony Brook University promises to transform water quality monitoring. Associate Professor Qingzhi Zhu has been awarded a patent for an advanced sensor system capable of simultaneously detecting nitrate/nitrite and ammonium in real time — a major breakthrough for environmental monitoring. This technology can revolutionise wastewater treatment and septic system monitoring, offering immediate insights into water quality and enabling faster response to contamination events. A New Era of Real-Time Nutrient Monitoring Nitrogen pollution is one of the most persistent water quality challenges in the United States. Traditional…