Linda McKee: Flood-hit Ulster wonders how to weather the winds of change

The question of how far climate change is connected to our present woes has sparked another spat between green campaigners and climate change sceptic Environment Minister Sammy [Wilson].

The minister in fact agrees that climate change is happening but is dubious about the role of human influence in global warming. But yesterday the Green Party’s climate change spokesperson Dr Peter Doran warned that Mr Wilson’s “ideological refusal to deal with climate change” could cost our community and business sector dearly.