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
Would taxing cars by weight be the fairest future option?
The car taxation system is going to have to evolve to meet the electric revolution
Gas and electricity costs likely to remain pressurised due to invasion of Ukraine
The International Energy Agency (IEA) has released 60 million barrels from oil reserves
The Irish Times view on storms and climate change: more intense, more often
The big picture of global warming is clearly influencing the intensity and frequency of extreme weather events over time
Methane emissions from energy sector 70% higher than reported – IEA
Leaks from fossil fuel operations in 2021 equal all the gas used in Europe’s power sector
Why energy costs could remain high for up to five years
It is possible households will stay in the grip of a cost-of-living squeeze even if headline inflation moderates
European gas demand expected to fall this year due to cheaper coal - IEA
European and Asian gas prices climbed to record highs last year
Renewables developer says gas is ‘no solution’ to mitigate climate change
EU signals its intention to establish that fossil gas for electricity production is ‘contributing substantially to climate change mitigation’
Portugal to build Europe’s biggest lithium plant
Aim is to produce enough battery-grade lithium hydroxide annually to power 700,000 electric vehicles
Nissan announces €15.6bn investment in electric vehicles
Car company says it will introduce 23 electrified vehicles by 2030
Can we trust carmakers behind the wheel on climate targets?
Volvo will ‘fine’ itself for carbon emissions, but the wider motor industry needs to act
Cop26: Ireland must spring to immediate action to achieve 2030 goals
Focus should be ‘what are we going to do next year?’ argues prominent climate academic
Imperfect Cop26 deal builds platform for hastening climate action
Latest analysis suggests near-term actions critical to ‘keeping 1.5 degrees alive’
Cop26: Are we seeing the end of fossil fuels?
Small climate summit alliance forms in attempt to ‘kill the oil and gas industry’
Prospect of 1.8 degree global warming limit ‘a hypothesis’
Cop26 negotiations are ‘optimistic’ but problems are not solved – former French PM
Notable progress at Cop26 but not ‘job done’, warns John Kerry
Humanity confronted with race to reduce global warming, says US climate envoy
Carney-led finance coalition has up to $130tn funding committed to hitting net zero
Ex-BoE governor rallies capital to tackle climate change but fossil fuels remain a problem
Cutting methane ‘quickest’ way to limit climate change, says G20
Gas linked with beef industry in focus as leaders declare climate ambitions ahead of Cop26
Here are 12 reasons to be optimistic about climate action
The world can still tackle the environmental crisis – and Ireland can play its part
‘Viable pathway’ to zero emissions exists but is narrow, says report
UN warns planned fossil fuels production ‘dangerously’ out of sync with climate targets
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