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Keystone pipeline: House votes to bypass Obama for approval

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Representatives approve bill declaring that controversial oil pipeline from Canada does not need president's permission

23 May 2013

General Motors calls on Congress to rev up climate action

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Climate Declaration secures 40th corporate signatory, as auto giant calls on Washington to deliver ambitious environmental policy

02 May 2013

Obama campaign calls out 'climate deniers' as US cities ditch dirty investments

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Campaign group aims to increase pressure on Republican climate deniers blocking Congressional action on emissions

26 Apr 2013

Senators seek to revive bipartisan energy efficiency bill

Watered down bill aims to navigate Congressional barriers

19 Apr 2013

White House extends aviation biofuels programme

Farm to Fly initiative aims to support annual production of one billion gallons of aviation biofuels by 2018

16 Apr 2013

Business giants urge US to seize climate change “opportunity”

As President Obama unveils budget designed to boost green economy, business leaders urge Congress to take action “by promoting clean energy, boosting efficiency and limiting carbon emissions”

11 Apr 2013

Olympians to Obama: climate change is jeopardising winter sports' survival

75 sports champions warn of warmer winters in latest effort by environmental campaigners to urge president to act on climate

10 Apr 2013

Obama calls for renewed push to make case for green growth

'This notion that there’s a contradiction between our economy and our environment is a false choice'

04 Apr 2013

Obama kicks off smog crackdown with new fuel standards

Auto industry voices support for proposed new rules designed to reduce health risks and improve vehicle efficiency

02 Apr 2013

Obama launches green car push as report suggests key emissions rules face delays

President urges Congress to back plan for $200m a year green car funding, but fears mount of Keystone approval and delays to EPA rules

18 Mar 2013

Obama to kick start green energy plans as US solar delivers record output

Battle in Congress looms, as president prepares to unveil ambitious new clean energy masterplan

15 Mar 2013

Obama administration green lights 1.1GW of new renewables projects

Department of Interior approves three of the largest renewable energy projects in US history

15 Mar 2013

Nobel economists press Obama to land aviation emissions deal

Open letter signed by 32 leading figures says global agreement in 2013 would address climate change, boost international relations, and help airlines

15 Mar 2013

Obama confirms Moniz and McCarthy to key green posts

Mixed reaction from green groups as President appoints pro-nuclear Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz

05 Mar 2013

Greens angered as Keystone pipeline gains State Department boost

Controversial State Department study concludes pipeline will not lead to a net increase in greenhouse gas emissions

04 Mar 2013

IPCC urges Obama to raise awareness of science behind climate change

Rajendra Pachauri says US president should push for improving public's understanding of man-made global warming

28 Feb 2013

Protestors crank up calls for Obama to block tar sands pipeline

President faces jobs dilemma over controversial Keystone pipeline with decision expected in April

18 Feb 2013

Five green things we learnt this week

From Congressional Climate Change Bills to green Valentine’s Day gifts, we run down the top stories from the past seven days

15 Feb 2013

Senators debut plans for $20 a ton US carbon tax

Proposal to target most polluting facilities in America would raise $1.2trn, 60 per cent of which would be returned to bill payers

15 Feb 2013

Senators to debut Valentine’s Day Climate Change Bill

Senators Barbara Boxer and Bernie Sanders slated to unveil comprehensive climate change legislation following Presidential ultimatum

14 Feb 2013

Obama: 'If Congress won’t act soon to protect future generations, I will'

President pledges to take executive action to slash greenhouse gas emissions and outlines plan for new Energy Security Trust

13 Feb 2013

Hopes raised for green State of the Union as White House announces $150m clean energy tax break

Green businesses awaiting more detail on Obama’s second term climate push ahead of annual State of the Union address

12 Feb 2013

Report: US falling short on Obama’s climate targets

As environmentalists praise the President’s latest cabinet pick, World Resources Institute warns more ambitious policies are needed to cut emissions 17 per cent by 2020

07 Feb 2013

John Kerry's confirmation as secretary of state delights climate campaigners

Barack Obama's key appointment raises hopes of a renewed focus on environment in domestic and foreign policy

30 Jan 2013

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