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New centres to research climate change and food sustainability

The co-centres will bring together academics, industry and policymakers across the Irish Government, UK Government and Stormont departments.

The Independent UK

Daera ‘acting to mitigate’ as workers at ports and meat factories strike

Workers are staging their action over pay.

The Independent UK

‘Significant disruption’ expected as port and meat factory workers walk out

Around 260 members of the Nipsa union are taking part in the five-day action over pay, including at ports in Belfast, Larne and Warrenpoint.

The Independent UK

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Lough Neagh ‘dying in plain sight’ due to vast algal blooms

Agencies say toxic blue-green algae, thought to be driven by farm runoff and sewage, recorded at levels not seen since 1970s

The Guardian - UK

Red flag swimming ban lifted at three NI beauty spots

The North Coast beaches had been closed after the suspected algae was spotted

Belfast Live

Coca-Cola, Red Bull, Mondelez and AG Barr made half of all litter on Northern Ireland streets

It is particularly concerning that most of the litter recorded was single use plastic

Belfast Live

The Earth's Corr: DAERA's dirty laundry hanging out for all to see now

They are being probed by the OEP over ammonia advice and a major factory farm planning scandal is brewing

Belfast Live

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Environment Agency 'not advised of proposed policy to stop treating sewage' by Infrastructure chiefs

They said they "will take appropriate enforcement action for any non-compliance"

Belfast Live

Seven new Northern Ireland bathing water spots added to testing regime

It follows submissions from the public and the addition of seven to the list, takes the total to 33

Belfast Live

NI dog deaths to blue green algae “didn’t have to happen”

Expert Lucia Ross said: "Toxins can become airborne and cause respiratory distress in some people and animals."

Belfast Live

The Earth's Corr: NI Marine Plan still not finished over 10 years on

As Al Gore says this decade is vital in the fight to save nature and reduce climate impacts

Belfast Live

Deadly toxins discovered as six dogs die after walks at Irish lake

Families who lost their beloved pets now want to know if further deaths could have been prevented if action had been taken sooner

Irish Mirror

Tests taken 5 days after Fermanagh dog deaths show deadly toxins on shoreline and in water

Now families want to know if further deaths could have been prevented if action had been taken sooner

Belfast Live

Bird flu outbreak closes Belfast nature reserve

The public are being warned not to handle dead or sick birds

Belfast Live

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Stormont environment probe scrapped as department to be reviewed cuts watchdog funds

"It is very convenient for DAERA to withdraw funding from the body that was investigating DAERA"

Belfast Live

The Earth's Corr: New greenspace map shows just how much of Norther Ireland is off-limits to the public

When I was rifling through the pages of the latest Environmental Statistics report for NI, I came across a very depressing map. For the first time this year the Department for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs have produced a greenspace map

Daily Record

Family 'devastated' as their pet dog becomes third to die after drinking from lake

Two other family pets died in similar circumstances, and another two dogs are also thought to have died after walking in the area.

Belfast Live

Family 'devastated' after another dog dies within an hour of their Antrim loughshore walk

If follows a number of similar deaths last year after which tests found no toxins in the water

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Belfast Live

Stormont department being investigated by UK Office for Environmental Protection over ammonia guidance for planners

Its first investigation in NI was sparked by complaints from members of the public

Belfast Live

NI animal welfare laws “unfit for purpose in 2023 leaving animals in distress"

And the public are losing hope that their reports will be acted on

Belfast Live

Judge says Larne Lough gas caverns case is 'significant' as he reserves judgement

No Gas Caverns and Friends of the Earth are seeking to quash the marine licence DAERA gave the project

The Guardian - UK

Lack of NI government puts net zero targets at risk, UK climate adviser warns

Climate Change Committee says little hope of getting on track if Stormont power sharing not restored soon

Belfast Live

Stormont body accused of 'greenwashing' over role attracting mining firms

It came after GSNI and Department for the Economy sponsored a sustainability summit in Belfast

Belfast Live

People 'getting ill' after swimming at NI beaches, say Surfers Against Sewage

NI Water admit they don't record dates, times or amounts of untreated sewage spilling into rivers, lakes and sea

Belfast Live

Pet dogs travelling to Crufts from NI now considered to be ‘livestock’ by DAERA

Dog owners must abide by welfare rules and paperwork intended for the commercial transport of cows, pigs, sheep and poultry

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