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flag Benone Beach closed due to health-risking blue-green algae, prompting an Irish action plan.

flag Benone Beach in Northern Ireland has been closed for swimming due to blue-green algae, detected by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs. flag This popular beach is now under a "no swimming" advisory. flag The algae, linked to health risks, have been spotted over 100 times this year, especially around Lough Neagh. flag Contributing factors include agricultural runoff, wastewater, zebra mussels, and rising water temperatures due to climate change. flag The Stormont Executive has initiated an action plan to address the environmental crisis.

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