Leanna Byrne
Appearances
Global News Podcast
Bibas family funeral takes place in Israel
BP is making a dramatic U-turn, raising its investment in fossil fuels to $10 billion a year, while slashing renewables spending by over $5 billion. Five years ago, the company pledged to cut oil and gas production by 40% by 2030 and reach net zero by 2050. But investor pressure has changed that.
Global News Podcast
Bibas family funeral takes place in Israel
BP's chief executive, Murray Auchincloss, has called the move a fundamental reset to boost profits and shareholder returns. But critics, including some shareholders, warn BP is doubling down on fossil fuels just as governments push for net zero and climate costs soar.
Global News Podcast
Guilty verdicts and jail sentences in France's biggest rape trial
Now, what are the broader economic consequences of inadequate insurance coverage?