Ségolène Royal resists being frozen out with North Pole assignment
Former presidential candidate still keen to use her influence from the Arctic wilderness
Former presidential candidate still keen to use her influence from the Arctic wilderness
After Paris Agreement on climate change, a ‘whole of government approach’ to reducing emissions is needed
Warning that Ireland’s strong economic recovery is influencing emissions
Storm Desmond signals winds of change
The climate and me: Conor Fox’s business has provided 150,000 homes with more efficient cooking stoves
China’s growth and Republican meddling play opposing roles on global climate stage
Clover content enables reduction in artificial nitrogen usage from 26 tonnes to 14
Solar to form part of renewables options range in Coalition White Paper on energy
The Climate and Me: Blackouts and cuts to water supply are the norm now
Irish among those who marched for ‘climate justice’ in the French capital
Minister for the Environment says he is proud of part he played in reaching agreement
‘At the 11th hour police decide to tolerate mass protest, bowing to determination of organisers’
Move to carbon neutrality will hit home in every sector emitting greenhouse gases
Politicians finally respond in a way scientists see as rising to enormity of the threat
Paris Agreement adopted by nearly 200 nations aiming to cut greenhouse gas emissions
Reaction broadly positive as final agreement delayed after last-minute wrangling
Agreement adopted more than 24 hours after official end of fortnight-long conference
There will be no shortage of people seeking to take credit for concluding Paris accords
Campaigners say COP21 agreement is the ‘floor, not the ceiling, for climate action’
‘We have the last word, these thousands of us in the streets - we’ll continue to fight for climate justice’
Climate demonstrators face new obstacle as gathering of more than two people is illegal
COP21 agreement set to limit temperature increases to ‘well below 2 degrees’
The Climate and Me: Catherine Corcoran has been working in Addis Ababa for two years
Renowned climatologist (81) says COP21 agreement is key to chimpanzee survival
‘Rich’ Ireland has vowed to continuously cut emissions from the agricultural sector
COP21: Minister says argument that beef sector should be wound down is ‘crazy’
Setting realistic price for carbon, the best way of cutting emissions, not in draft agreement
Our group includes academics, veteran peace activists, NGO workers and organic farmers
‘Things are moving in the right direction’ but questions remain unresolved
United States joins ‘high ambition’ EU and developing countries coalition at climate talks
Campaigners want other EU states to introduce similar measures
COP21: Environmental campaigners planning week of action next May
New draft of agreement pares outstanding disputed issues down from 361 to 50
Estate has survived recession and teething problems; now it’s gaining European acclaim
Real problem is not that we will not have binding targets, but that governments have not yet fully internalised need to take rapid action to respond to climate change
An online carbon footprint calculator can tell if you’re a big clodhopper or dainty ballerina
Bus carrying 35 campaigners stopped by French police for three hours in Cherbourg
COP21: Women farmers account for up to 80% of food production in developing states
Energy conservation is important - and don’t forget food choices. And keep your clothes on
The climate and me: Hundreds died, homes were washed away, the power went and food supplies ran low
Mother plans to take a case against the Irish Government for not tackling climate change
Environmentalists accused Government of seeking free pass for farming sector
Tropical rain forests are crucial to our effort to curb global temperature rises
Major issues far from being reconciled with 24 hours to go before deadline
The frequency of major flooding events requires a new approach
Revised negotiating text is a measure of delegates’ progress at COP21 in Paris
New alliance between European Union and 79 vulnerable nations adds to optimism
COP21: The Climate and Me: When we arrived in 2009 a tropical storm lashed our area, killing 789
The wealthy and influential oil nation is attempting to frustrate progress at Paris talks
Could mirrors in space save the planet? They could provide Earth with a cosmic sunshade
Targets, transparency and ‘ratcheting-up mechanism’ at issue as deadline looms
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices