Cover crops, drip irrigation, and riparian buffers are essential for mitigating droughts and floods, but without external incentives, farmers are often pressured to prioritize immediate profits over sustainable methods.
Northern Ireland's political stability is at risk, with deepening divisions between Nationalists and Unionists and unresolved Brexit issues. The failure to form a functioning Executive since 2017 highlights a polarized climate, while the potential for a hard border with Ireland threatens to undermine peace and reignite conflict.