Welcome to the new Global Briefing newsletter – The Irish Times
As Donald Trump shreds the bargain underpinning the western alliance, a rising China asserts itself, Russia seeks to…
Inflation Flip Gives Emerging Markets Edge Over Rich Nations
Gains in some markets, including Hungary, Brazil and Egypt are topping 20%. (Bloomberg) — A rare turn in…
In 10 years since Paris climate agreement, progress on warming but not nearly enough
BELEM, Brazil (AP) — The world has changed dramatically in the decade since leaders celebrated a historic climate…
As CO2 Levels Rise, Old Amazon Trees Are Getting Bigger
When we look at the towering trees of old-growth forest patches in the Amazon, we might think these…
COP30: Could Brazil’s ambitious new ‘Tropical Forests Forever’ fund help curb deforestation?
Last year, the Brazilian government proposed a plan to pay countries to preserve their tropical forests. Over the…
To make peace with nature, we need a fossil fuel-free Amazon | Opinion
Nature is angry. Just ask the Caribbean, where residents are recovering from one of the most powerful hurricanes…
2025 to be among top three warmest years on record, UN warns – The Journal
2025 to be among top three warmest years on record, UN warns The Journal ‘Virtually impossible’ to achieve 1.5C…
How can Ireland help to sustainably feed 10bn people and slow global warming by 2050? – The Irish Times
History occasionally produces a turning point year when an old order ends and a new one begins to…
Google to buy carbon credits from massive Amazonian reforestation project
Google announced Thursday it is buying 200,000 metric tons of carbon removal from Mombak, a forest restoration company…
Louvres Around the World: The Export of Museums and Architecture as a Global Brand
Louvre Abu Dhabi / Ateliers Jean Nouvel © Luc Boegly & Sergio Grazia Share Share Facebook Twitter Mail…
As UN decries fossil fuel expansion, Greece starts drilling for gas in Mediterranean – POLITICO
It comes three weeks after the U.S. successfully halted a global deal to put a carbon tax on…
Fianna Fáilers vent about so-called 'naughty list' while the boss is en route to Brazil – The Journal
Fianna Fáilers vent about so-called ‘naughty list’ while the boss is en route to Brazil The Journal Anger amongst…