But concern over climate change is also slipping, even as global average temperatures hit record levels
New secretary of state to meet with renewable and nuclear energy execs – leaves no doubt where his preferences lie
New energy and climate change secretary sings praises of renewables and energy efficiency
US Department of Energy provides $40m for next-generation nuclear reactor research projects
New report predicts that skills shortages, investment uncertainty and planning delays could cripple nuclear build programme
Bill Gates argues we must completely decarbonise our energy supply, and reckons advanced nuclear technologies may have the answer
Administration to announce first award of $8.3bn in loan guarantees for two new reactors
Friends of the Earth warns government that draft national policy statements could face legal action
The Energy Technologies Institute is proposing research that would see waste heat from power stations captured alongside carbon emissions and pumped underground