As government prepares to introduce new low carbon incentives, Longyuan Power Group reveals plan for huge expansion in renewable energy capacity

New figures show veture capital investment in clean tech soared 68 per cent year-on-year during the first quarter of the year

"Green principles and policies will now have a voice in Parliament"

From Green MPs to tidal kites, we run down the stories that have made the headlines this week

Key Republican senator calls for "pause" to climate bill following Gulf of Mexico oil spill

Republican senator Lindsey Graham unlikely to be on board at unveiling of new legislation

Battle to save California's world-leading climate change legislation is heating up with Governor Schwarzenegger vowing to "push back" against oil industry lobbyists

Sources tell Reuters that Italian energy giant could shelve €4bn green IPO

Government willing to close down most energy intensive factories in order to meet efficiency goals

Swiss engineering firm creates smart grid powerhouse with planned acquisition of Ventyx