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By Donal McMahon A public inquiry in to a Mournes wind farm has been significantly postponed amid large scale opposition to a “forest of steel”. ABO Wind NI Ltd, with its HQ in Lisburn, has plans for eight turbines and an electrical substation to be constructed in Hilltown, Co Down. An inquiry was due to […]
Thirty percent of the local Northern Ireland public surveyed put their heating on for five extra hours per day in December and January – with 45% admitting they also wear extra clothes in bed. As the energy discussion hots up, Northern Ireland price comparison experts at CompareNI.com compiled a survey of the key energy issues affecting local […]
At this year’s Schools Environmental Poster prizegiving event, Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Pete Byrne welcomed winners to the Council Chamber in Downpatrick. Ten pupils from schools across the district received prizes for their winning posters after being selected from the many entries received from local schools. Managed by the Council’s Sustainability […]
By Rotten to the Point In a strong and unified voice, the community stakeholders of Warrenpoint have expressed their complete lack of confidence in the current Warrenpoint Harbour Authority (WHA) Board. We are calling for the immediate resignation of all board members, citing multiple failures in their management of Warrenpoint Port. The board’s credibility has […]
Today we have written to Minister O’Dowd (DfI), Minister Muir (DAERA), Minister Lyons (DfC), Minister Murphy (DfE), Ms Ward (CEO Newry, Mourne and Down District Council / NMDDC), representatives of Defra’s “SPS Facilities Project” and representatives of the Northern Ireland Audit Office (NIAO). Our letter is informed and guided by two NIAO publications, “Good Practice […]
By Meaney’s Weather The week ahead. Turning milder and unsettled at times. MONDAY . Starts off cool with some lingering patches of fog which will burn off as temperatures rise to a pleasant 15C thanks to a southerly airflow. There will be some good spells of sunshine and a chance to get the clothes out […]
Andrew McMurray MLA (Alliance) spoke before the NI Assembly in support of removing barriers to green growth last week. The motion, tabled by Mr McMurray together with other members of the Alliance Party, called on the Minister for Infrastructure and the Minister for the Economy to work together to deliver fundamental reform of the planning […]
By Down Weather Met Éireann has released some information about the “summer” weather. You don’t need me to tell you that summer did not happen. You can read it below. Summer 2024 was the coldest summers in 9 years. The average temperature across the island of Ireland was 13.87°C. it should be closer to 20°C. […]
Alliance South Down MLA Andrew McMurray has commended the work done by the local National Trust, and reaffirmed his commitment to preserving and regenerating South Down’s natural environment. He spoke following a meeting with Victoria Magreehan and Patrick Lynch at Thomas’ Quarry, Slieve Donard. Mr McMurray has said: “It was great to have the opportunity […]
Economy Minister Conor Murphy has said developing and investing in the local heat pump sector will not only drive the net zero agenda but generate significant economic prosperity. The Minister was speaking as he opened the heat pump Knowledge X-Change and Networking event co-hosted by the Geological Survey of Northern Ireland and Ulster University. The […]
Louth County Council and the National Parks and Wildlife Service are delighted to announce over €117,000 in funding has been awarded from the Local Biodiversity Action Fund (LBAF) to deliver seven projects in Louth. The funding will contribute to improving conservation knowledge, awareness and management and enable the implementation of projects that promote the objectives […]
By Donal McMahon A Northern Ireland council has denied claims it has been using a controversial weedkiller on a crossborder greenway project. People who use the Carlingford Lough Greenway in Newry reacted this week on social media to scorched verges of the pathway they believe is the result of the areas being treated with Glyphosate. […]
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