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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

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

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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

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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.

Daily Record

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

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

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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

Belfast Live

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

The Guardian - UK

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

Belfast Live

Northern Ireland species 'under threat' list sees more than 100 animals added

"It’s quite sad. Even though we’ve got this list, it hasn’t really worked"

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Belfast Live

No paper trail of key decisions in £1.5m legal dispute with whistleblowing vet, Stormont report finds

Stormont commissioned an independent review of how it dealt with issues raised by Dr Tamara Bronckaers

Belfast Live

20 new wild swimming spots in NI being considered for water quality testing

They are "undergoing survey and detailed evaluation"

Belfast Live

Former DUP minister Edwin Poots' bid to halt Brexit Protocol checks cost public £57,000

The spending has been described as "political posturing" and "clearly a waste of public money"

Belfast Live

The Earth's Corr: Inaction on decaying buildings is a dereliction of duty

Everywhere you look, they’re there - and did you know each and every one of them is storing carbon in their roof beams, bricks and mortar?

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Belfast Live

Dumped 9-week-old pup triggers calls for NI animal welfare law change

'We need new legislation, updates to current regulations and better enforcement of laws'

Belfast Live

Co Antrim pensioner hailed as eco-champion after planting 20,000 trees on disused land

It took around four months to plant the thousands of trees across the land in Antrim

Belfast Live

Over 40 Northern Ireland shops caught selling vapes to under 18s

It has also emerged most councils have no dedicated recycling facilities for the mounting waste stream

Belfast Live

Watch: All 29 seized puppies heading to loving foster homes for Christmas

Hundreds of people have already offered to adopt them but they won't be available until 2023

Belfast Live

Dozens of Christmas puppies seized from car at Belfast Port

The Golden Retrievers and German Shepherds have been taken in by two NI animal charities and their volunteers

Wales Online

More than two dozen puppies rescued at Belfast Port in Christmas crackdown on animal trafficking

The dogs were seized after discrepancies in paperwork provided by the transporter alerted staff

Belfast Live

Ballyholme beach water quality failing to meet minimum standards "very disappointing"

Overall, 25 of 26 bathing waters around our coast met strict standards, with the highest ever number being classed as 'Excellent'

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