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Groups urge public and politicians to object to wind proposals

Environmental, conservation and wind farm groups across Donegal have urged their local councillors as well as members of the public to contact the Minister for State with responsibility for Planning and Local Government, Fine Gael TD, Peter Burke, ...

22 Sept 2022 at 08:33

Horse mussels need more protection in British waters, scientists warn

A species of mollusc that can grow to the length of a UK size nine shoe could be at risk due to unprotected areas of the sea near its bed, a new study has found. Horse mussels, some measuring about 20cm in length, can live for several decades and ...

17 Mar 2022 at 01:25

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Advice issued after invasive zebra mussel found in Newry Canal

Fishery Officers from Loughs Agency recently observed zebra mussels (Dreissena polymorpha) near Victoria Lock at the Newry Canal. Zebra mussels are an Invasive Non-Native Species (INNS), meaning they have been transported outside of their ...

17 Nov 2022 at 19:33

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Donegal councillors annoyed at ministerial request to alter wind policy

Councillors in Donegal continue to reject a ministerial request to change their recently adopted wind policy and vastly increase the area where turbines would be permitted in the county. As revealed by this paper two weeks ago Minster of ...

28 Sept 2022 at 21:33

Endangered freshwater mussels squirt water to help larvae survive – research

An endangered freshwater mussel squirts water up to a metre away in order to give its young the best chance of survival, new research suggests. Researchers were amazed to see the behaviour in the brainless creature captured on film. In ...

14 Mar 2023 at 12:28

Scotland

Critically-endangered pearl mussels found in Scottish lochs for first time

Critically-endangered freshwater pearl mussels have been found in Scotland’s lochs for the first time, according to scientists. The pearl mussels are known to live in Scottish rivers, but researchers who used remotely-operated ...

04 Apr 2023 at 12:45

Northern Ireland

Muir tells MLAs of ‘sense of shame’ over environmental crisis at Lough Neagh

A Stormont minister has said he feels a sense of shame at the environmental crisis affecting Lough Neagh. Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Andrew Muir told MLAs at his scrutiny committee there are “no quick ...

05 Mar 2024 at 16:05

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‘Sense of shame’ over environmental crisis at Lough Neagh

05 Mar 2024 at 18:33

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Judge orders Donegal landowner to allow wildlife personnel repair mussel habitat damage

A Donegal landowner has been ordered to allow staff from the National Parks and Wildlife Service onto his lands in a bid to restore damage to the habitat of Freshwater Pearl Mussel. Richard Homer appeared at Donegal ...

06 Dec 2023 at 16:33

West Donegal

Traffic lights may be instated at Bunbeg river rather than footbridge

A footbridge is needed rather than traffic lights over the Clady river, in Bunbeg, councillors insisted at a meeting of the Glenties Municipal District on Tuesday. Councillors were informed traffic lights may be an ...

14 Feb 2024 at 13:33

Drone captures ‘special’ footage of seal using mussel farm to hide from orcas

A seal being hunted by a group of whales attempted to seek sanctuary by hiding in a mussel farm. A drone camera captured “extra special” and “insightful” footage of the harbour seal, which was being hunted by a ...

15 Jul 2022 at 07:23

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Environment groups urge councillors to stick to their guns on wind energy policy

Five environmental groups from west Donegal have sent a direct message to their local councillors - "stick to your guns" and insist on measures that will protect the local environment from too many wind farm ...

11 Jul 2022 at 14:33

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