An island off the coast of Dublin Bay could play a key role in Ireland's fight against climate change.
Bull Island has been described as a 'carbon sink' for greenhouse gases.
Bull Island might be just a picturesque walking or bathing spot to most.
But researchers believe it could play a pivotal role in Ireland meeting its climate targets.
The island has been described as a trap for storing carbon and greenhouse gases from the atmosphere.
Speaking to The Herald, two professors from DCU's School of Chemical Sciences feel other artificially constructed islands could benefit the environment.
Large quantities of heavy metals and microplastics have been found immobilised around Bull Island's coast.
The professors are calling for new islands to be made, especially in areas at risk of coastal erosion or sea level rises.
