Cop29: Can a bloated and cumbersome process undermined by self-interest deliver for our planet?
Baku conference offers opportunities to help avoid climate catastrophe, despite the obstacles
International Energy Agency
Ireland’s fossil fuel usage peaked in 2008, but do we have the will to end it?
Climate change science shows us that meeting our energy needs by burning fossil fuels releases carbon dioxide
What’s really happening with electric car sales?
The headlines are full of EV doom and gloom, but that’s not the full story
SUVs adding 20% to energy emissions growth globally - IEA
If SUVs were a country, they would be the world’s fifth-largest emitter of carbon dioxide, International Energy Agency says
EU trails China and US after ‘monumental’ energy mistakes, IEA chief says
Intervention comes as EU leaders prepare to debate bloc’s economic competitiveness
Global carbon emissions near peak as use of clean-energy technology accelerates, says report
Advanced economies saw record fall in CO2 emissions even as their GDP grew – dropping to a 50-year low, new analysis by International Energy Agency finds
Climate and energy ministers commit to accelerating transition to clean energy at IEA meeting
Ministers at Paris meeting strongly endorse plans to scale back fossil fuel use
Renewables can’t be held to ransom with a missile, unlike fossil fuels - Eamon Ryan
Houthi attacks on shipping traffic show we’ll ‘never get security’ in old fossil fuel system, minister tells conference
Data centres to consume one third of State’s electricity by 2026
New report from IEA expects increases in global electricity demand to be more than covered by renewables
Cop28 explainer: The fossil fuel impasse
Countries battle to save climate deal after row over ending fossil fuels
Ryan says proposal that profits from fossil fuel companies be diverted into clean energy investments is gaining traction
Proposal put forward by Ireland with EU support would helping to de-risk investment in renewable energy in developing countries
‘Car bloat’ is driving climate change and making roads less safe
At a time of climate crisis: Time to tackle autobesity, the phenomena whereby cars are heavier and consequently use more fuel
World at ‘beginning of end’ of fossil fuel era, says global energy agency
Demand for oil, natural gas and coal expected to peak before end of 2030
Building LNG terminal could pave way for fracked gas, expert to tell TDs
Shale gas would be a ‘highly retrograde step’ in the context of reducing dependence on fossil fuels, academic to say
Air travel not economic growth boosted Irish emissions late last year, Eurostat says
Agency appears to contradict the Government, which blamed multi-national presence for ‘distorting’ emissions figures
Short-term climate action should be compatible with long-term aims
At a Time of Climate Emergency: Limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees is still just about possible but requires rapid change
Eamon Ryan elected co-chair of International Energy Agency
Minister to chair critical meeting following first ‘global stocktake’ of collective progress on Paris agreement climate goals
Rapid expansion of solar power capacity gives us grounds to be hopeful
Thinking in a Climate Emergency: Ireland could learn from the Dutch and German example of energy co-operatives to speed up our transition to renewables
JPMorgan sets climate targets to cut emissions from sectors
Chief Jamie Dimon reiterates the need for energy security and the bank’s support to the industry
Climate progress: key indicators confirm ‘this does not go far enough, fast enough’
Latest analyses of emission levels and prediction of ‘a 2.5-degree warmer world’ provide dire backdrop to Cop27
International Energy Agency says Europe must slash gas demand before hard winter
Warning comes as Russia’s state gas monopoly Gazprom declares force majeure on European supplies and EU moves to sign Azerbaijan supply deal
IEA warns Europe to prepare for total shutdown of Russian gas exports
Fatih Birol says governments should keep ageing nuclear plants open and take other contingency measures
Harsh winter may compel Europe to ration gas, warns International Energy Agency
Soros urges West to defeat Putin ‘to preserve our civilization’
Surge in renewables capacity could reduce EU’s dependence on Russian gas
Further growth expected in 2022 as governments seek to secure climate benefits
High energy prices likely to be an issue for some time, EU event is told
Russia’s ‘atrocious’ war has altered energy landscape fundamentally, German official says
The Irish Times view on the UN climate change report: it’s now or never
The IPCC says it is “almost inevitable” temperatures will rise above 1.5 degrees – the level above which many of the effects of climate breakdown will become irreversible
EU officials raid Gazprom’s German offices amid price investigation
Officials are investigating Russian gas giant’s role in fuelling gas price spike
Joe Biden expected to announce another big release of US oil reserves
White House due to step up efforts to contain crude prices amid high inflation
Putin ‘massively misjudged’ war says UK spy service
Russian soldiers refused to carry out orders and sabotaged their own equipment
IEA urges reduced transport to cut oil use amid supply crunch
Ten-point plan to cut oil use as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine deepens concerns about supply
Shares nudge higher in Europe after Fed hikes rate
Lingering optimism over Russia-Ukraine peace talks aid sentiment
Oil surges after IEA warns of shortfall in supply
Agency says markets could lose 3m barrels per day of Russian crude and refined products
Preparations ramped up to welcome thousands of Ukrainian refugees
Inside Politics: Taoiseach said to be ‘crystal clear’ Ireland would not be found wanting
Oil spikes to seven-year high as markets avoid Russian supply
Supply disruption fears mount following hefty sanctions on Russian banks
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