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Year’s first cases of blue-green algae confirmed in Lough Neagh

The Northern Ireland Environment Agency said two reports had been made from locations on Lough Neagh and were verified on April 10 and 11.

Evening Standard

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

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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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

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

Charity demands urgent response plan to protect wild birds from avian influenza

The RSPB NI said it has had an outbreak at its Window On Wildlife Reserve in Belfast Lough.

The Independent UK

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

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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

Belfast Live

New plan to reduce Northern Ireland wildfires open to public consultation

"Wildfires are a threat to people, property, wildlife and the countryside"

Belfast Live

Work underway to remove lamb carcasses found dumped in Co Derry

Between 30-40 lamb carcasses were dumped close to a popular beauty spot near Limavady

Belfast Live

Exclusive: A6 contractor in court over river pollution allegations on government job

"NIEA have submitted prosecution files to the Public Prosecution Service for Enforcement Action"

Belfast Live

Newry Canal oil spill source must be found, councillor says

"The waters will need to be tested and a clean up operation done immediately."

Belfast Live

Watch: Fears new lighting drove away Belfast's famous starling murmuration

The roost site of the now red listed bird wasn't considered in developments around Albert Bridge

Belfast Live

Belfast grasslands at risk from one million trees project, councillor warns

Brian Smyth says "it doesn’t need an expensive consultant, simply one that can be considered capable and competent by NIEA"

Belfast Live

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Bangor businesses urged to check drainage connections after latest Ward Park pollution

"Contamination of the water has unfortunately occurred on a number of different occasions over the past number of years."

Belfast Live

Concern 'sewage released' into the River Lagan in Belfast

NI Water has said any discharge from their assets are 'permitted discharges'

Belfast Live

Thousands of fish 'wiped out' after slurry spills into Co Tyrone river

"The river is basically dead. They have described it as a major incident"

Belfast Live

Antrim council issues fresh 'stay out' warning to dog walkers and water users at Lough Neagh

They still have no answers over the sudden deaths of two dogs in the area in May and investigations are ongoing

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Belfast Live

Belfast unregulated car washes should be inspected for pollutants, councillor says

Councillor says City Hall should use its powers and not "push out" to Stormont

Belfast Live

Northern Ireland environment bosses failing own targets on 40% of 'protected' habitats

Their shortcomings “reflect the state of our air, water and land” according to DAERA’s NI Environmental Statistics Report

Belfast Live

Environment scientist links six pollution incidents to Dalradian Gold at Stormont committee

"Dalradian has excellent standards of environmental management and corporate governance"

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