Canada

A move to formally label the controversial energy source as carbon-intensive is unlikely to be passed or rejected outright

The row over the EU's plan to label tar sands oil as highly polluting escalates, as Canada says it 'will not hesitate to defend its interests'

Republican leaders insist they are looking at all options as they battle to reverse rejection of tar sands pipeline

Ruling leaves door open for developer to apply for planning permission again

Western Climate Initiative market expected to overtake established Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, doubling volumes traded

In an open letter defending a controversial project, Canada's natural resources minister accuses a pipeline's opponents of colluding with 'radicals' and 'jet-setting celebrities'

Environment Minister insists new roadmap agreed in Durban represents "the way forward"

Jane Burston sees the UK scoop an unwanted gong for its support of Canadian oil sands

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

Jane Burston finds reports of the UK's declining voice have been exaggerated