Policy

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

Business Secretary Vince Cable launches Advanced Manufacturing Supply Chain Initiative to boost UK competitiveness

Energy and climate change committee chair Tim Yeo tells of shock at decision to shift £1bn CCS funding to infrastructure budget

Bruno Berthon of Accenture warns that a vocal minority of conservative businesses could undermine low-carbon progress

Emerging economies insist industrialised nations must extend Kyoto Protocol and step up climate aid before talks can begin on parallel treaty

Committee on Climate Change boss attacks government's failure to accelerate development of CCS technology

Salix loan scheme receives additional £20m, as government also launches £10m community-scale green energy funding competition