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That vibrant carpet of pink and yellow flowers blanketing Mediterranean cliffs might look beautiful in holiday photos on a social media feed. But University of Galway scientists and others have discovered these same Instagram snapshots are revealing how one of the world’s most destructive coastal plants is taking over new environments by extending its flowering season and threatening native biodiversity.

At the European Parliament’s Agricultural Committee meeting, MEP Ciaran Mullooly highlighted the severe impact of animal diseases and economic pressures on the livestock sector, emphasising the urgent need to protect small family farms.

Members of Extinction Rebellion Athlone will host a demonstration relating to matters climate change outside Athlone Library at 3pm on Friday, September 20.