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Peer-reviewed articles

Augustenborg, C.A.; L. Kelleher; H. Cloona and E. O’Neill (In Revision) Insights from the 2018 drought in Ireland’s Broadsheet Media. Environmental Communication. Submitted July 5, 2021. 

​Doody, D.G., C.A. Augustenborg, P.J.A. Withers, and S. Crosse (2015) A systematic map protocol: What evidence exists to link agricultural practices with ecological impacts for Irish waterbodies? Environmental Evidence. 4(14). doi: 10.1186/s13750-015-0040-9.
 
Augustenborg, C.A., L. McBennett, V. Connolly, U. Priegnitz, J. Finnan and C. Müller (2012) Farmers’ perspectives for the development of a bioenergy industry in Ireland. Global Change Biology Bioenergy. 4(5):597-610.  doi: 10.1111/j.1757-1707.2011.01151.x.
 
Augustenborg, C.A., S. Hepp, C. Kammann, D. Haggan, O. Schmidt, and C. Müller (2011) Biochar and earthworm effects on soil nitrous oxide and carbon dioxide emissions. Journal of Environmental Quality 41(4)1203-1209. doi:10.2134/jeq2011.0119.
 
Willems, A., C. Augustenborg, S. Hepp, G. Lanigan, T. Hochstrasser, C. Kammann, and C. Müller (2011) Carbon dioxide emissions from spring ploughing of grassland in Ireland.  Agriculture, Ecosystems and Environment. 144(1):347-351.
 
Fellenz, M., C. Augustenborg, M. Brady, and J. Greene (2009) Requirements for an evolving model of supply chain finance: A technology and service providers prospective. Communications of the IBIMA 10(29):227-235.
 
Dieterich, B., J. Finnan, T. Hochstrasser, S. Hepp, C. Augustenborg, and C. Muller (2008) State and development of bioenergy in the Republic of Ireland. Aspects of Applied Biology 90:27-34.
 
Augustenborg, C.A., O.T. Carton, R.P.O. Schulte and I.H. Suffet (2008) Response of silage yield to land application of out-wintering pad effluent in Ireland. Agricultural Water Management 95(4):367-374.  
 
Augustenborg, C.A., O.T. Carton, R.P.O. Schulte and I.H. Suffet (2008) Degradation of forestry timber residue over one growing season following application to grassland in Ireland. Journal of Sustainable Agriculture. 31 (4):171-183.
 
Augustenborg, C.A., O.T. Carton, R.P.O. Schulte and I.H. Suffet (2008) Silage dry matter yield and nitrogen response following land application of spent timber residue from out-wintering pads to Irish grassland. Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis. 39(7-8):1122-1137.
 
Duke, L.D. and C.A. Augustenborg (2006) Effectiveness of self-identified and self-reported environmental regulations for industry: The case of storm water runoff in the U.S. Journal of Environmental Planning and Management. 49(3): 385-411. 

Book chapters

Augustenborg, C.A. (2021) Book Forward in Oisin McGann’s ‘A Short Hopeful Guide to Climate Change’ Little Island, Inc. ISBN: 9781912417742

Augustenborg, C.A. (2018) ‘Ireland needs to govern the clock on climate change’. In From Here to Where? Social Justice Ireland 2018 https://www.socialjustice.ie/sites/default/files/attach/publication/5545/chapter4.pdf 7

Augustenborg, C.A. (2017) New politics and innovative democracy can engage people in making Ireland’s low carbon transition sustainably In Towards a Rural, Regional, Sustainable Society: Social Justice Ireland 2017. http://www.caraaugustenborg.com/sji17.html​

Augustenborg, C.A. (2009) Green house living: Need some good examples? In Nicola Davies and James Lovelock (Authors) Gaia Warriors Random House, Inc. ISBN: 978 0 7636 4808 4.
 
Augustenborg, Cara A. (2007) Nitrogen Recycling for the Sustainability of Irish Agriculture. A dissertation submitted to the Environmental Science and Engineering Program and University of California, Los Angeles in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Environmental Science and Engineering.
 
Augustenborg, C.A., O.T. Carton and R.P.O. Schulte (June 2005) Nitrogen recycling from livestock wastes. In R.P.O. Schulte, K. Richards, J. Finn and N. Culleton (Eds.) The Science of Ireland’s Rural Environment: Current Research Highlights from Johnstown Castle, Ireland: Teagasc Publication. ISBN: 1 84170 398 2.

Research reports

Augustenborg, C.A. (Editor) (2019) Review: Developing a just carbon tax for Ireland. Invited submission to Ireland’s Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action by the 2019 University College Dublin M.Sc. Environmental Policy students. https://www.greenparty.ie/wpcontent/uploads/2019/03/UCD-EnvPolicy-2019_Carbon-Tax-Lit-Review_Final.pdf

Doody, D., P. Cross, P. Withers, R. Cassidy, C. Augustenborg, A. Pullin, O. Carton and S. Crosse (2016) Research 194: AgImpact Project -A Systematic and Participatory Review of Research on the Impact of Agriculture on Aquatic Ecosystems in Ireland. End of Project Report to Ireland’s Environmental Protection Agency. http://www.epa.ie/pubs/reports/research/water/research194.html

Doyle, B., T. Cummins, C. Augustenborg, and J. Aherne (2015) Ambient Atmposheric Ammonia in Ireland, 2013-2014. End of Project Report to Environmental Protection Agency, Ireland. 2012-CCRP-MS.8
 
Mueller, C.; T. Hochstrasser; C. Augustenborg; et al (2011) Evaluating Irish grassland as a source for bioenergy: Environmental impacts and long-term sustainability. Research Stimulus Fund Project 07 506 End of Project Report to Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine, Ireland.
 
French, P., L. Boyle, J. Hourihan, C. Augustenborg and K. O’Driscoll (2008) Development of sustainable low cost animal accommodation (out-wintering pads). End of Project Report (Project 5232) to Teagasc.
 
Augustenborg, C.A. and I.H. Suffet (2003) Analysis of organochlorine pesticides and polychlorinated biphenyl compounds to support TMDL development for Calleguas creek watershed, Final Report to United States Environmental Protection Agency.
 
Duke, L. D., S.E. Given, C.A. Augustenborg, K. Teague, C. Williams, and M. Tinoco (2003) Effectiveness assessment of NPDES regulations for storm water discharges. Final Report to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, CWA §104(b)(3) grant, contact no. X-82807301-0, September 2003. 150 pages.
 
Duke, L.D., K.A Shaver, J. L. Burnam, T.P. Sax and C.A. Augustenborg (2001) Industrial stormwater discharger identification and compliance evaluation for the city of Los Angeles. Final Report to California Regional Water Quality Control Board, June 2001. 120 pages. 

News Publications

Augustenborg, Cara (February 5, 2020) ‘General Election: how do the parties rank on climate?’ Green News

Augustenborg, Cara (March 14, 2019) Children’s climate strikes should push adults into action. The Times – Irish Edition. http://bit.ly/2IEn4Cx

Augustenborg, Cara (February 1, 2019) We can’t dump our litter problem on volunteers alone. The Times – Irish Edition. http://bit.ly/2UsphTy 

Augustenborg, Cara (January 24, 2019) Investing in your clothes could help to feed the world. The Times – Irish Edition. http://bit.ly/2Gli9na

Augustenborg, Cara (January 14, 2019) Raising the carbon tax can be both fair and effective. The Times – Irish Edition. http://bit.ly/2VhHJDe

Augustenborg, Cara (January 3, 2019) Special report on climate change. Irish Examiner. http://bit.ly/2UKrOxM

Augustenborg, Cara (December 3, 2018) ‘Varadkar must give more than hot air on climate change’. The Times – Irish Edition. http://bit.ly/2IHnjwE

Augustenborg, Cara (October 6, 2018) Book Review: Climate Justice by Mary Robinson: Irish sins cloud inspiring stories. The Irish Times. http://bit.ly/2PkplUx

Augustenborg, Cara (September 20, 2017) ‘New politics and innovative democracy shake up Ireland’s long-overdue response to climate change’. Huffington Post. http://bit.ly/2IrgDmQ

Augustenborg, Cara (June 2, 2017) Trump's retrograde climate policy hands China reins in driving a low-carbon future. Irish Independent. http://bit.ly/2KQYocv

Augustenborg, Cara (May 6, 2017) Book Review: Ireland’s vanishing nature and quitting environmentalism - ‘Whittled Away’ and ‘Confessions of a Recovering Environmentalist’. The Irish Times. http://bit.ly/2Gw8dIQ

Augustenborg, Cara (March 3, 2017) Burning issue: ban on use of solid fuels would be triple win on health, air quality and climate change. The Irish Independent. http://bit.ly/2KOC3MG

Augustenborg, Cara
(December 23, 2016) "For the socially and environmentally conscious, Christmas is a lesson in non-conformity" Huffington Post. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dr-cara-augustenborg/for-the-socially-and-envi_b_13767960.html

Augustenborg, Cara (November 16, 2016) "Ireland playing it cool when it comes to climate change" Irish Examiner. http://www.irishexaminer.com/viewpoints/analysis/ireland-playing-it-cool-when-it-comes-to-climate-change-430704.html

Augustenborg, Cara (November 1, 2016) "It's a Man's World When It Comes To Climate Change" Huffington Post. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dr-cara-augustenborg/its-a-mans-world-when-it-comes-to-climate-change_b_12722490.html

Augustenborg, Cara (October 18, 2016) "Nearly Cooked: What 400 parts per million of Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide Really Means" Huffington Post. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dr-cara-augustenborg/nearly-cooked-what-400-pa_b_12496210.html

Augustenborg, Cara (September 20, 2016) "Ireland's position on climate change is one of hypocrisy - lots of hot air but no action" The Independent. http://www.independent.ie/opinion/comment/irelands-position-on-climate-change-is-one-of-hypocrisy-lots-of-hot-air-but-no-action-35063107.html

Augustenborg, Cara (August 1, 2016) "Many good reasons to make noise over TTIP" Irish Examiner. www.irishexaminer.com/farming/news/many-good-reasons-to-make-noise-over-ttip-413457.html

Augustenborg, Cara (July 6, 2016) "Ecologist New Voices: Cara Augustenborg". The Ecologist. http://www.theecologist.org/blogs_and_comments/commentators/2987879/ecologist_new_voices_cara_augustenborg.html

Augustenborg, Cara (July 4, 2016) "Do we really need glyphosate for safe, secure and affordable food? Irish Examiner. www.irishexaminer.com/farming/news/do-we-really-need-glyphosate-for-safe-secure-and-affordable-food-408302.html

Augustenborg, Cara (February 29, 2016) “New Dáil must tackle the critically important climate change issues”. Irish Examiner. http://www.irishexaminer.com/viewpoints/analysis/new-dail-must-tackle-the-critically-important-climate-change-issues-384577.html
 
McGee, Harry and Cara Augustenborg (February 24, 2016) “General Election 2016: Which parties have best climate-change policies?” The Irish Times. http://www.irishtimes.com/news/politics/ge16-which-parties-have-best-climate-change-policies-1.2545875
 
Augustenborg, Cara (February 19, 2016) “This election is make or break for the Green Party” The Independent. http://www.independent.ie/opinion/this-election-is-make-or-break-for-the-green-party-34467794.html
 
Moore, Oliver and Cara Augustenborg (January 11, 2016) “Friends of the Earth call for review of environmental policies” Irish Examiner. http://www.irishexaminer.com/farming/news/friends-of-the-earth-call-for-review-of-environmental-policies-375489.html
 
Augustenborg, Cara (Winter 2016) “Flooding Crisis: Friends of the Earth respond to flooding” Inshore Ireland. http://issuu.com/inshoreirelandpublishing/docs/inshore_ireland_12.1_2016_winter/11?e=2243787/34394262
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