25 Years After Peace, Northern Ireland Still Struggles with Unresolved Conflict Legacy
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Political leaders neglected the environment during the Troubles, leaving issues like species extinction and pollution for "peace babies" to address.
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Power-sharing government created by the Good Friday Agreement has collapsed 6 times, limiting governance and economic progress.
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Deprived, segregated communities battered by the Troubles see worse deprivation now than 25 years ago.
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Suicide rates in the 20 years after the GFA outpaced Troubles deaths by nearly 1,000, showing unresolved trauma.
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Botched renewable subsidy scheme that cost £500m exemplifies government mismanaging the environment.