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Energy companies predict a dangerous climate future of high oil demand, but they persistently underestimate clean energy
Ireland could become the first country to fully divest its sovereign wealth fund from coal, oil and gas
The last time a US administration quit a UN climate deal was in 2000, and George W Bush’s team described the angry response from capitals as a ‘sobering experience’
Scientists are opening rogue twitter accounts as new president seeks to limit ability of scientists to share findings openly
Almost 1 million square kilometres of natural forest disappeared between the year 2000 and 2013, along with its ability to absorb carbon and reduce warming
Japan’s former environment and climate ambassador offers his analysis on how the international community can tackle the US president’s climate war
US press suggests White House is planning to pull out from many UN institutions and quit funding others
Oil giant predicts bright future for renewables, revises down China’s coal demand and admits oil use will be challenged by electric vehicles
The photogenic Canadian promised a new politics and talked tough on climate, but his embrace of three oil pipelines in as many months tells a different story
Lawmakers set for final push on global warming message as British prime minister heads to Washington for first meeting with new president
In the first seven days from inauguration, we track the key events of Donald Trump’s push to fry the planet
Analysis of flexibilities – or loopholes – in EU 2030 emissions targets gives Dublin the prize for creative accounting
Climate scientist Ed Hawkins releases latest in series of gifs illustrating the rapid collapse in Arctic sea ice since the late 1970s
New US president shows every sign of following through on campaign promises to scrap climate laws and boost fossil fuels
Support for Britain’s green power sector will be in ‘limbo’ during Brexit talks as EU bank’s links to London cast in doubt
Trump will reportedly approve two highly controversial oil pipelines as old environmental battle lines are redrawn in the US
World’s fourth largest emitter says backing for KP2 underlines its climate leadership as coalition to protect UN process against Trump gains pace
Foreign relations committee splits down party lines to send former Exxon Mobil boss Rex Tillerson’s nomination before the full senate