Northern Ireland Environment Agency
168 confirmed reports of blue-green algae across Northern Ireland, say officials
The head of the Northern Ireland Environment Agency said there was no quick fix to the problem, which is impacting Lough Neagh.
Sites around River Bann closed due to blue-green algae outbreak
Mid and East Antrim council said the Portglenone Marina slipway and waterways at Newferry would be closed due to the algal blooms.
Fresh warning after blue-green algae detected further along north coast beaches
FRESH warnings have been issued further along the north coast after a potentially toxic blue-green algae was detected at more locations.
No environmental survey carried out despite fears for key Co Antrim bat habitat
NO environmental survey has been carried out on a key natural habitat in Co Antrim, despite plans to drain water from a privately-owned reservoir.
Stormont's poor RHI record-keeping 'endemic across civil service', campaigner warns
STORMONT'S poor record-keeping over RHI could be "endemic across the civil service", an environmentalist has warned after a watchdog found similar failings.
NIEA reveals most fly-tipped types of trash
TYRES, asbestos and construction rubble are among the most fly-tipped types of trash, according to the latest Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) statistics.
Concerns raised over proposed hazardous waste plant near Carlingford Lough
Port authorities near one of Ireland's most environmentally sensitive regions have asked a waste firm to shelve plans for a new facility to process hazardous liquids.
NIEA discovers rare butterfly previously feared extinct in Northern Ireland
A RARE butterfly, previously thought to be extinct in Northern Ireland, has been discovered.
Police use drones to combat attacks on birds of prey
POLICE have begun using drones in the latest attempt to combat attacks on rare peregrine falcon birds.
Dead fish on oil drill land may have been starved of oxygen
FISH found dead on land at the former site of a controversial exploratory oil drill project in Co Antrim may have perished as a result of oxygen deficiency incurred during transport to the site.