Environment
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Community focus for Mark H Durkan
The environment is very much a new brief for Mark H Durkan, who has traditionally focused on constituency issues such…
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High ambitions in Recycling Bill
The DoE wants to increase recycling from 38 per cent to 60 per cent in seven years. Plans to reach…
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Translink drives forward environmental performance
Eco driving, water efficiency and greener infrastructure are all part of Translink’s sustainability commitment. Investment in passenger transport is building…
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Assembly divides over planning changes
Last minute amendments to Alex Attwood’s Planning Bill, from the DUP and Sinn Féin, led to intense opposition from the…
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Bryson: 20 years at the heart of Recycling
Northern Ireland’s largest social enterprise has been delivering for the environment for 2 decades. With humble beginnings 20 years ago,…
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The state of our environment
Every year, the Northern Ireland Environment Agency assesses the state of the region’s environment. agendaNi considers the trends for biodiversity,…
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Alex Attwood outlines the DoE’s economic potential
Northern Ireland’s environment carries strong potential for its economy but its protection must become a more urgent priority. Environment Minister…
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Tackling wildlife crime
agendaNi examines the tough legislation passed by the Assembly which aims to tackle wildlife crime and protect the region’s biodiversity.…
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DARD budget: what was all the fuss about?
Positives outweigh the negatives, Richard Halleron reports. Six months ago, the farming industry was considering the prospect of a meltdown…
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Hunting Bill debate
A private member’s Bill stalls after intense opposition from rural MLAs, but the Green Party plans to continue its campaign.…
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