March welcomed some good news on Belfast Lough is that Stena Line has unveiled climate-friendly ships for their Belfast-Heysham freight route. During the month, several environmentally motivated transport initiatives were also noted. Six months after its launch, the Irish Post reviewed the hourly service between Belfast and Dublin. Meanwhile, Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins discussed the positive impact of the opening of Grand Central Station.
Although significant investment is imminent for marine life in border counties, an Irish mosquito expert (https://www.corkbeo.ie/news/local-news/yes-mosquitoes-ireland-heres-malaria–31202954) warned that malaria could become a problem here. Such reports may contribute to the ‘eco-anxiety’ that Liz McGreevy, a member of the Climate Justice Universities Union, deals with as she explores partnerships with southern universities .
The Ulster Farmers Union believes that farming can be part of the climate solution, but it takes issue with some of the recommendations of the Climate Change Committee – which seeks a 77% reduction in overall emissions by 2040 .
Even as Mid Ulster District Council has achieved a landmark milestone by becoming the first council in Northern Ireland to send virtually no domestic waste to landfill, councillors are concerned about the prevalence of fly-tipping.
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