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30 bee species face extinction despite €1bn green scheme
Some 30 species of bees face extinction in Ireland despite the Government spending €1bn on a scheme designed to increase biodiversity, improve water quality and combat climate change.
A report into the Green, Low-carbon Agri-environment Scheme (GLAS) reveals that it spent €232m last year on environmental measures. However, figures show 14pc of animals and plants face extinction, including 30 species of bee.
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