How Northern Ireland’s stalemate is worsening an environmental crisis

Lough Neagh is the UK’s largest lake – and it’s being poisoned by toxic algae.<br /><br />It’s killing dogs, birds, fish and is dangerous to humans. Campaigners say the “toxic soup” is being used “as a toilet” and although it’s treated, it still provides 40% of Northern Ireland’s drinking water.<br /><br />But without a sitting parliament, where do the people of Northern Ireland turn? <br /><br />On this episode of Sky News ClimateCast, Tom Heap visits Lough Neagh to see the damage and speak to campaigners and locals outraged by the problem. Plus, he visits the Agri-Food and Biosciences institute which could have a solution to the problem. <br /><br />Producers: Mickey Carroll and Emma Rae Woodhouse<br />Editors: Luke Denne and Wendy Parker