Policy

Observers report deal on Green Fund close to being signed off, as minister edge towards agreement on new roadmap

US official: "It is completely off base to suggest the US is proposing it will delay action to 2020"

Jane Burston hears Chris Huhne reiterate there will second Kyoto period without a roadmap to a legally-binding deal in 2015

Defra launches water white paper, including plan to boost support for efficient boilers

Negotiators optimistic deal can be done on framework for a $100bn a year Green Fund

Republican efforts to block US airlines' involvement in EU emissions trading reach the Senate

Bloc insists movement from other nations towards global deal is "absolutely essential" to continuation of Kyoto

President will not rush decision on controversial $7bn project, despite GOP move to link approval to payroll tax deal

The deadlock in Durban raises the prospect of a two tier response to climate change

Rich economies disadvantage green economy by giving tax breaks, loans and other subsidies to the fossil fuel industry