Ireland heard plenty of ‘eco rhetoric’ in 2024 but there was a clear sense that political leaders have not grasped the reality of the climate emergency
US is the world’s largest producer of crude oil and the biggest exporter of liquefied natural gas
‘It would be highly reckless on climate and economic grounds for the project to be approved in light of latest information’
Irish-founded business in early discussions with US-based Kosmos Energy
Healthcare is at climate frontline, notably in emergency departments and at primary care level, conference hears
Financial agreement clearly short of what is necessary to support the most vulnerable countries and communities
Unprecedented public rebuke by Cop28 host comes as fuel producers try to derail transition promise made at last year’s talks
Large scale of Cops summits now ‘beyond crazy’ says key participant, who could only justify flying to event because of being directly involved in scientific work
Mary Robinson backs call by environmental campaign for oil and gas companies to help pay for climate breakdown
The US president-elect showed himself in awe of the power of Hurricane Helene - but did not dare to consider why that September storm was so destructive
If elected once more, Trump has pledged to remove the US from all international climate accords, which could trigger similar actions among other big nations
New series of quarterly bulletins to support more frequent monitoring of national and sectoral progress on climate action
Oil major announces expansion plans and pledges to sustain pace of share buybacks
Research has found universities play a key role in perpetuating unsustainability and are increasingly being run as businesses
Predictions of looming end of fossil fuel have been frustrated by an increase in oil production in US and Middle East
The FTC’s ruling on Exxon-Pioneer deal shines a spotlight on the workings of Opec and industry executives
Logistical problems coinciding with concerns about not fit for purpose decision making with deck stacked heavily on side of carbon polluters
‘We need to go back to basics to organise ourselves in groups, to have clear political objectives and to demand change’
United Nations has criticised new British laws which curtail - and permit the arrest of - climate protesters who believe they are on the right side of history
Summit sent a clear signal on ending use of fossil fuels but it remains to be seen if the worst offenders will pivot at the required scale to decarbonise
‘It’s time for fossil fuel companies to contribute to climate finance to provide clean energy for vulnerable countries,’ Minister for Climate says ahead of gathering
Sector spending billions on M&A even as IIEA says oil demand set to drop from 2030
Money will be used to back operations in Nigeria
Reported involvement of oil producer Iran in surprise attack raises prospect of retaliation that could jeopardise supply routes
Trading performance good as business benefits from prior acquisitions
Convertible loan facility matured at the end of December
Structure creates shell company to be used to buy another company
Company says director agrees to stand aside from his duties as investigation continues
Senior commander compares US President’s language to a ‘cabaret owner’
China and Japan lead dash for resources deals to capture market for powering autos of the future
Saudis complete record-breaking bond sale as lower oil prices force economic move
‘Strong evidence’ that controversial gas extraction process causes medical problems
Proinsias O’Mahony takes a look at the ups and downs of the stock market
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Full general election coverage including analysis and results for all 43 constituencies
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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