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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

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 underwater drones ...

04 Apr 2023 at 12:45

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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 Circuit Court after ...

06 Dec 2023 at 16:33

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 ...

17 Mar 2022 at 01:25

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 option rather than ...

14 Feb 2024 at 13:33

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‘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 fixes” ...

05 Mar 2024 at 18:33

Northern Ireland

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

05 Mar 2024 at 16:05

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 ...

14 Mar 2023 at 12:28

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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 developments. ...

11 Jul 2022 at 14:33

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 pod of ...

15 Jul 2022 at 07:23

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Plans to open areas in Donegal for wind farms are strongly opposed

Proposals to scrap parts of the wind section of the Donegal Development Plan to allow for wind farm developments in sensitive areas around the county have generated shock and anger from the public and environmental ...

14 Sept 2022 at 21:33

Scotland

Wind farm developments could wipe out freshwater pearl mussels, expert warns

The Scottish Government and environment agency NatureScot must step in to protect “critically endangered” freshwater pearl mussels before they become extinct because of the threat posed by wind farm developments, ...

16 Mar 2025 at 00:01

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