water quality
Nature beauty spot saw 1,200 hours of sewage releases in month of heavy rainfall
Campaigners say despite heavy rainfall there is ‘no justification’ for this level of water pollution.
By Anahita Hossein-Pour, PA
Oysters hoped to improve water quality and boost marine life in Belfast Harbour
A nursery of oysters has been introduced at City Quays by Belfast Harbour, in partnership with Ulster Wildlife.
By Rebecca Black, PA
Utility company acknowledges discharges of raw sewage ‘completely unacceptable’
The Environmental Protection Agency has expressed concern about the risk to public health.
By Gráinne Ní Aodha, PA
EU will not renegotiate over nitrates derogation, says agriculture minister
Charlie McConalogue has faced criticism from farming organisations over an EU decision on nitrogen limits.
By David Young and Cillian Sherlock, PA
EU will not renegotiate over nitrates derogation, says agriculture minister
Charlie McConalogue has faced criticism from farming organisations.
By David Young, PA
Report reveals 86% of English rivers do not meet environmental standards
The Environment Agency calls for tougher penalties and more action from farmers and water companies to improve the quality of rivers and groundwater.
