Algal Blooms and Lough Neagh
In recent years, algal blooms have drawn large-scale notoriety and attention. We take a look at their global impact on areas of natural beauty.
Water
Zebra mussels: the invasive alien species in Irish Loughs
We take a look at the economic and environmental impact of zebra mussels, an invasive aquatic species, across Ireland and Northern Ireland.
Reservoir safety in Northern Ireland: What changes are in the pipeline?
Reservoir safety is changing in order to better protect people in Northern Ireland. This article gives an overview of a recent Research and Information Service… Read More »Reservoir safety in Northern Ireland: What changes are in the pipeline?
How much change can we expect to current environmental requirements post Brexit?
As the Prime Minister prepares to trigger Article 50, this blog post looks at the potential consequences for environmental standards here in Northern Ireland.
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The EU and the environment
How might leaving the European Union impact on environmental policy, funding and legislation in Northern Ireland?
Managing Flood risk in Northern Ireland: Are we prepared?
Prolonged heavy rainfall over the winter of 2015 has shown how devastating flooding can be to homes, businesses and critical infrastructure. With predictions that localised flooding will become an ever more common occurrence, how prepared is Northern Ireland to manage flood risk?
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