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<p>The richest 1% of people in the world are responsible for more greenhouse gas emissions than the 66% at the other end of the scale, yet they experience little of the vulnerability to climate shocks that are causing suffering and death, mainly among poorer people.</p>

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World's rich must pay more to tackle climate crisis, expert says

Laurence Tubiana, one of the architects of the Paris Agreement, calls for a levy on consumption

<p>The latest science on climate change is unequivocal: the world must eliminate fossil fuel-based energy systems — and fast.</p>

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Oil bosses call phasing out fossil fuels a ‘fantasy’ — but an international agreement is plausible

<p>Last July and August were the hottest ever recorded months around the world, while December at an average of 13.5C globally was the hottest ever corresponding month. Picture: Alamy/PA</p>

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'Climate records tumbling like dominoes': 2023 the warmest year on record

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Climate change accelerated more in past decade than in any other, new research shows

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Mary Robinson hits out at Cop28 president as concerns raised over global stocktake

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Getting from climate pledges to climate action

This year 'virtually certain' to be hottest ever, scientists warn

'Sense of urgency for ambitious climate action going into Cop28 has never been higher,' climate body warns

Wed, 08 Nov, 2023

Carbon budget to stop global temperature rise of 1.5C 'could run out in just six years'

Scientists estimate there are around 250 gigatonnes of CO2 left to emit before warming of at least 1.5C is locked in

Mon, 30 Oct, 2023

Paris Agreement target still alive thanks to clean energy growth, says IEA

Solar power capacity and electric car sales have increased in line with what it said is necessary to achieve the mid-century target

Tue, 26 Sep, 2023

India to Keep Buying Oil from Nations Including Russia

Investors in Big Oil call for more aggressive climate change goals

Shareholder activist group Follow This filed resolutions with Shell, BP, Exxon Mobil and Chevron urging them to align their 2030 emissions targets with the Paris Agreement

Mon, 19 Dec, 2022

World is 'nowhere near 1.5C warming target'

Greenhouse gas emissions are creeping downwards but remain far short of what is required this decade to adequately stay within the 1. 5C target to limit the fallout from climate change.

Wed, 26 Oct, 2022

Former Tullow Oil and Corrib executive Brian O'Cathain makes renewable energy shift

CausewayGT will focus on geothermal projects including a plan to extract heat from UK oil fields

Tue, 21 Dec, 2021

'If we are to leave a habitable planet to future generations we must act now'

Micheál Martin will set out how Ireland is tackling climate change at leaders summit in Glasgow

Sun, 31 Oct, 2021

Jonathan Watts: What’s at stake at make-or-break Cop26 summit

Every degree matters as this week's climate change conference determines whether we dial down (or up) the risk to life on earth

Fri, 29 Oct, 2021

Cop26 climate talks will not fulfil aims of Paris agreement, key players warn

The UK is hoping that progress will be made on phasing out coal, providing climate finance to poor countries, and improving the protection of forests

Mon, 27 Sep, 2021

West Cork green energy facility to be biggest of its kind in world

Green hydrogen and ammonia plant is a joint venture between local company and US-based firm

Wed, 07 Jul, 2021

Ireland faces an uphill battle to cut emissions in transport

To meet our climate goals we must address demand, including measures to make sustainable transport the default option

Sun, 27 Jun, 2021

Irish Examiner view: The world takes a step back from the brink of doomsday

The Doomsday Clock has been paused at 100 seconds to midnight — but there are reasons for optimism too, due to Joe Biden's actions in his first week as US president

Thu, 28 Jan, 2021

Q&A: What is the CETA deal?

Bitter divisions within Government have brought the EU-Canada free trade deal back into the headlines. But what is it, and why is it so controversial?

Wed, 16 Dec, 2020

Paris Climate Change Agreement could fall apart after Brexit, report finds

The Paris Climate Change Agreement could fall apart because of Brexit, according to a report published by the Institute of International and European Affairs.

Thu, 06 Jul, 2017

Brazil considers following US in rolling back climate protections

Brazil is considering measures that would roll back environmental protections and make it difficult to meet its Paris climate accord targets.

Wed, 07 Jun, 2017

Trump betrays The American Dream

WHEN Yip Harbug — real name Isidore Hochberg — and Harold Arlen wrote ‘Over the Rainbow’ for The Wizard of Oz in 1939 they were writing about America. 

Sat, 03 Jun, 2017

Theresa May denies being 'subservient' to Donald Trump in row over US climate deal exit

Theresa May has insisted the UK is committed to the Paris Agreement on climate change as she faced criticism over her response to US withdrawal from the deal.

Fri, 02 Jun, 2017

Fact check: Donald Trump's shaky claims on climate accord

Donald Trump misplaced the blame for what ails the coal industry and laid a shaky factual foundation for his decision.

Fri, 02 Jun, 2017

Eiffel Tower lit green in honour of Paris climate change deal

The Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe in Paris have temporarily been lit in green as a reminder to the world to enact the Paris Agreement on climate change.

Fri, 04 Nov, 2016

Climate change: Ireland accused of ‘fiddling as the world burns’ as Paris Agreement signed

The Government has been accused of fiddling “as the world burns” as it signed up to the Paris Agreement on climate change in New York.

Sat, 23 Apr, 2016

Alan Kelly signs up to Paris Agreement on climate change on Ireland’s behalf

Ireland has officially signed up to the Paris Agreement on climate change.

Fri, 22 Apr, 2016

Paris Agreement

World's rich must pay more to tackle climate crisis, expert says

Oil bosses call phasing out fossil fuels a ‘fantasy’ — but an international agreement is plausible

'Climate records tumbling like dominoes': 2023 the warmest year on record

Climate change accelerated more in past decade than in any other, new research shows

Mary Robinson hits out at Cop28 president as concerns raised over global stocktake

Getting from climate pledges to climate action

This year 'virtually certain' to be hottest ever, scientists warn

Carbon budget to stop global temperature rise of 1.5C 'could run out in just six years'

Paris Agreement target still alive thanks to clean energy growth, says IEA

Investors in Big Oil call for more aggressive climate change goals

World is 'nowhere near 1.5C warming target'

Former Tullow Oil and Corrib executive Brian O'Cathain makes renewable energy shift

'If we are to leave a habitable planet to future generations we must act now'

Jonathan Watts: What’s at stake at make-or-break Cop26 summit

Cop26 climate talks will not fulfil aims of Paris agreement, key players warn

West Cork green energy facility to be biggest of its kind in world

Ireland faces an uphill battle to cut emissions in transport

Irish Examiner view: The world takes a step back from the brink of doomsday

Q&A: What is the CETA deal?

Paris Climate Change Agreement could fall apart after Brexit, report finds

Brazil considers following US in rolling back climate protections

Trump betrays The American Dream

Theresa May denies being 'subservient' to Donald Trump in row over US climate deal exit

Fact check: Donald Trump's shaky claims on climate accord

Eiffel Tower lit green in honour of Paris climate change deal

Climate change: Ireland accused of ‘fiddling as the world burns’ as Paris Agreement signed

Alan Kelly signs up to Paris Agreement on climate change on Ireland’s behalf

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Paris Agreement

World's rich must pay more to tackle climate crisis, expert says

Oil bosses call phasing out fossil fuels a ‘fantasy’ — but an international agreement is plausible

'Climate records tumbling like dominoes': 2023 the warmest year on record

Climate change accelerated more in past decade than in any other, new research shows

Mary Robinson hits out at Cop28 president as concerns raised over global stocktake

Getting from climate pledges to climate action

This year 'virtually certain' to be hottest ever, scientists warn

Carbon budget to stop global temperature rise of 1.5C 'could run out in just six years'

Paris Agreement target still alive thanks to clean energy growth, says IEA

Investors in Big Oil call for more aggressive climate change goals

World is 'nowhere near 1.5C warming target'

Former Tullow Oil and Corrib executive Brian O'Cathain makes renewable energy shift

'If we are to leave a habitable planet to future generations we must act now'

Jonathan Watts: What’s at stake at make-or-break Cop26 summit

Cop26 climate talks will not fulfil aims of Paris agreement, key players warn

West Cork green energy facility to be biggest of its kind in world

Ireland faces an uphill battle to cut emissions in transport

Irish Examiner view: The world takes a step back from the brink of doomsday

Q&A: What is the CETA deal?

Paris Climate Change Agreement could fall apart after Brexit, report finds

Brazil considers following US in rolling back climate protections

Trump betrays The American Dream

Theresa May denies being 'subservient' to Donald Trump in row over US climate deal exit

Fact check: Donald Trump's shaky claims on climate accord

Eiffel Tower lit green in honour of Paris climate change deal

Climate change: Ireland accused of ‘fiddling as the world burns’ as Paris Agreement signed

Alan Kelly signs up to Paris Agreement on climate change on Ireland’s behalf

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