Boxer Kerry

Senator reckons draft US climate bill commanding bi-partisan support could be ready before UN summit

In high-risk move, Democrats vote Boxer-Kerry through key Senate committee despite Republican boycott

But officials insist they are still hopeful for a "binding and real political agreement" next month

Senate delay means no bill likely before Copenhagen

Democrats insist the show must go on, despite Republicans' refusal to attend mark-up meetings

As EU negotiators call on the US to end Copenhagen deadlock, German Chancellor prepares to tell Congress it must do more to tackle climate change

Seven members of Environment and Public Works Committee say they will not show up to this week's key climate bill meetings

Move met with opposition from Baucus and Inhofe

President expected to announce up to $3.4bn in smart-grid grants as Department of Energy releases fresh climate science funding

As leading Republicans dig their heels in, President Obama insists a consensus is building in favour of carbon legislation