Latest UN climate talks get underway in Poland
The latest round of UN climate change talks is scheduled to get underway in Poland today.
More than 10,000 experts and officials from across the world will be meeting to discuss a follow-up deal to the Kyoto Protocol.
Environment Minister John Gormley is due to join the talks next week after three days of EU negotiations beginning on Wednesday.
Campaigners say the Irish Government, despite the presence of the Green Party, is actually trying to water down the EU proposals on carbon emissions.
Friends of the Earth says the EU wants to offer a 30% cut in emissions during the talks, but Ireland is refusing to commit to cuts of more than 20%.
