The economic consequences of sanctions are being felt in Russia and in the West. Nicholas Mulder discusses sanctions, the united response to Putin's invasion that may have stunned the Russian president and why unity is needed in the next steps too.
Controlled by the low-profile businessman Desmond Hurley, the low-profile group controls a network of 32 fuel depots and eight service stations in Leinster, Munster and Connacht. It is now set to buy a €34m Kerry fuel distributor.
Analysis by The Currency shows net government supports are absorbing around half of the recent energy price increases targeted. Now is the time to get more strategic with counter-inflation spending.
The state-owned utility needs to work with the wider industry if Ireland is to keep the lights on while respecting its climate obligations. CEO Paddy Hayes answers The Currency's questions on finance and grid connections.
The Irish solar industry is woefully underdeveloped. The problem isn't a lack of sunlight, but a crushingly slow approval system involving An Bord Pleanála, EirGrid and the ESB.
Divisions on the far right and on the left favour French President Emmanuel Macron’s re-election chances in two months’ time. Can the Gaullists return and challenge Macron's stance as the last man standing against extremism? Thomas Hubert reports from Paris.
The stubborn public perception that someone else will have to change their lifestyle to cut greenhouse gas emissions can give the impression that only innovation will solve the problem. The government's home retrofit scheme reaches into this gap.
The Dublin start-up has been growing sales of energy-saving lights and solar panels as a service to business customers. Its co-founder Kevin Maughan says this model is on the cusp of becoming a mainstream product.
Ten business leaders at the forefront of the transformation to a low-carbon future share their hopes and fears as Ireland gets to grips with global climate change.
The publication of the Climate Action Plan and the mixed reaction to COP26 at the end of last year set the scene for an acceleration of climate policy. This two-part series explores the joined-up approach required to harness the power of business in this effort.
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