‘Serious threat’ warning as Asian hornets found in part of UK for first time The Yellow-legged hornet is a harmful invasive species originating from East Asia that feeds on honeybees The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2025
Muir ‘very disappointed’ bonfire was lit despite warnings over asbestos Hundreds of Eleventh Night bonfires were lit across Northern Ireland on Friday. Evening Standard · Jul 12, 2025
Effigies of Kneecap, Irish flags and sectarian slogans top loyalist bonfires The bonfires are set to be lit late on Friday night. Evening Standard · Jul 11, 2025
Muir says controversial Belfast bonfire should not be set alight Hundreds of loyalist bonfires are set to be lit on Friday night. Evening Standard · Jul 11, 2025
Further safety concerns over asbestos at site of Belfast bonfire Hundreds of loyalist bonfires will be lit on Friday night ahead of traditional July 12 celebrations across Northern Ireland. Evening Standard · Jul 11, 2025
Legal action expected over loyalist bonfire sparking concern in Belfast It is one of an estimated 300 bonfires set to be lit over July 10-11 ahead of the annual Orange Order marches on July 12. Evening Standard · Jul 8, 2025
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 · Apr 15, 2025
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 · Aug 23, 2023
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 · Jun 26, 2023
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 · Jun 13, 2023
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 · Jun 8, 2023
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 · Jun 8, 2023
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 · Jun 7, 2023
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 · May 27, 2023
Belfast Live · Apr 16, 2023 New plan to reduce Northern Ireland wildfires open to public consultation "Wildfires are a threat to people, property, wildlife and the countryside"
Belfast Live · Apr 10, 2023 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 · Mar 29, 2023 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 · Mar 27, 2023 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 · Feb 21, 2023 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 · Feb 13, 2023 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 · Jul 27, 2022 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 · Jul 5, 2022 Concern 'sewage released' into the River Lagan in Belfast NI Water has said any discharge from their assets are 'permitted discharges'
Belfast Live · Jun 21, 2022 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 · Jun 10, 2022 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
Belfast Live · May 26, 2022 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