Cop28
Emissions from private jets soar by nearly 50% in four years – research
Experts warned that the true scale of global private aviation is currently poorly understood.
While nationalists were responsible for making NI unworkable in the last century, that torch has now passed to the DUP
Future historians will view present unionist leaders as exemplars of political self-harm, says a reflective Jake O’Kane
Cop28 draft deal ‘does not meet the test’, says US climate envoy
US climate envoy and Pacific Island nations among those calling for more action on fossil fuels.
Fossil fuel companies at Cop28 set to produce 25 billion barrels of oil
The analysis comes as a draft text of the final agreement has been met with fury for allowing room for more oil and gas production.
Lord Cameron reprimands Humza Yousaf over Erdogan meeting ‘protocol breach’
The meeting prompted a warning letter from Foreign Secretary Lord Cameron.
Opec ‘panicking’ as Cop28 talks focus on possible fossil fuel phase-out
Seasoned observers including a former Irish president have hailed signs that the oil cartel is circling the wagons during the climate talks.
UN climate chief says ‘it’s go time’ to save planet as Cop28 talks ramp up
The summit entered its second week after a day of rest on Thursday.
Pro-Palestine protest to be held on Saturday in London – with police conditions
Previous weekends have seen thousands of protesters and counter-protesters converging on the capital.
Russian President Vladimir Putin visits Saudi Arabia and UAE
It is Mr Putin’s first visit to the region since the coronavirus pandemic.
Vertical farm unveiled to grow crops and reduce water use in extreme climates
Being built in Dubai, it will feature hundreds of 12-metre growth towers spread over a vast area.