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<p>Independent TD Thomas Pringle has tabled a motion for today calling for the support of the proposed global fossil fuel non-proliferation treaty, which has so far been backed by 12 nations, the World Health Organisation, and European Parliament. Picture: Gareth Chaney/Collins</p>

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Calls for Irish Government to support global Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty

A Dáil motion calling for TDs to support a global treaty on ending fossil fuel expansion should be supported if Ireland is serious about its climate commitments, environmental groups have said.

<p>Fossil fuels are made from the partially degraded remains of ancient ecosystems on land and in the sea. The hydrocarbons in coal, oil, and natural gas are all the products of photosynthesis by organisms that lived millions of years ago</p>

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Fossil fuels from ancient ecosystems — more action and fewer mistruths needed now

<p>Former president turned climate justice activist Mary Robinson has criticised Joe Biden for issuing 'more licensing permits than Donald Trump'.</p>

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Robinson criticises Biden for licencing more fossil fuel permits than Trump

Oil and gas industry facing 'moment of truth' on clean energy

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Oil and gas industry facing 'moment of truth' on clean energy

Ahmed al-Jaber

world

Cop28 host UAE has world’s biggest climate-busting oil plans, data indicates

14 counties facing 'potential danger to life' as Storm Debi hits

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14 counties facing 'potential danger to life' as Storm Debi hits

Gwynt y Mor offshore wind farm

Boosting energy-efficiency commitments 'would produce enormous payoffs'

'The world has seen record investment in energy efficiency, while consumer interest in reducing energy use is higher than ever,' says International Energy Agency

Tue, 10 Oct, 2023