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flag Lough Neagh faces ongoing toxic algae blooms due to pollution and climate change, threatening water supply and ecosystems.

flag Lough Neagh, the UK and Ireland’s largest freshwater lake, is experiencing its third consecutive year of toxic blue-green algae blooms, driven by excess nutrients from agriculture, wastewater, septic tanks, climate change, and invasive zebra mussels. flag The blooms have led to shortened eel-fishing seasons and bathing advisories along the north coast, prompting Sinn Féin president Mary-Lou McDonald to call the situation a “very significant crisis” affecting all of Ireland. flag She urged national coordination, financial support for impacted communities, and expanded investment in restoration efforts, emphasizing the lake’s critical role as a drinking water source. flag Northern Ireland’s Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Andrew Muir confirmed ongoing discussions with political leaders and cross-border cooperation with the Republic of Ireland, with plans to strengthen water protections through pollution fines, ending leniency for water pollution, and updating nutrient management strategies.

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