Loch Neagh - again….
Government and so led environmental agencies have sat on their arses for years - to scared of vested interests with no thought of the future, be that the wastrel the Earl of Shaftesbury or cost cutting farmers. You really have to wonder whether humanity is worth the effort of saving.
Lough Neagh is facing ongoing filthy pollution from farm and human waste. It’s causing toxic algae to bloom, killing animals like birds, fish and even dogs. Larger than Malta, Lough Neagh is a vital ecosystem and provides almost half of Northern Ireland’s drinking water. Yet, the lake has faced environmental abuse for decades – how can this be? Lord Shaftesbury owns the lough bed, despite community calls to bring it back into public ownership. He’s failed in basic stewardship and so have government and cross-border bodies. That's why we're calling for a 5-point recovery plan for Lough Neagh.
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