Will a new strategy help protect Northern Ireland's nature?
About 40% of the plants and animals in protected sites across Northern Ireland fall short of meeting the standard for "favourable condition".
BBC News reports: About 40% of the plants and animals in protected sites across Northern Ireland fall short of meeting the standard for "favourable condition".
This science story centres on the United Kingdom.
Why it matters
Research developments are often early steps — further studies typically determine how significant they prove to be.
Key details
- Location
- United Kingdom · Europe
- Reported by
- BBC News
- First reported
- Key names
- Northern Ireland
- Section
- Science
Sources
This is an independent summary. Read the full, original reporting from the publisher:
Read the full story at BBC NewsSpotted an error? Request a correction · How this summary was produced
Related Stories
‘The view from the Mournes was CS Lewis’s idea of Narnia’: how Northern Ireland inspired a magical kingdom
Ahead of Netflix’s Chronicles of Narnia dropping early next year, we discover the fantastical landscapes that fired the Belfast-born author’s…
Storm Boelo: warnings in place in Scotland, Northern Ireland and north of England as high winds batter UK
Met Office reports gusts of 80mph in exposed coastal spots and advises people in affected areas to stay indoors Strong winds have battered Scotland…
Second storm to hit UK with more wind and rain as thousands remain without power
An amber weather warning has been issued for much of Scotland, parts of Northern Ireland and northern England, as Storm Boelo approaches.
Thousands of homes without power as Storm Austen hits south-west England
Dozens of schools in Cornwall also affected by conditions as another storm heads for Scotland, Northern Ireland and the north of England Thousands…
What's happening to our rubbish?
As Scotland's recycling rate falls to its lowest level in five years, Kevin Keane looks at what happens to our rubbish.
Lula’s win gives Brazil an opportunity to cement its climate leadership, but challenges remain
On a global level, Brazil has come to play a major role in climate negotiations because of its simultaneous status as a major oil producer and…
Sculpture recreates odd optical effects of famed Lycurgus Cup
Dating back to around 400 CE and made of dichroic glass, the Lycurgus Cup is notable for exhibiting different colors depending on the light.
The secret to slower aging may be hiding in your gut
The secret to aging more slowly may be hiding in your gut.