Canada

Environment minister confirms country will leave the Kyoto Protocol next year

Spanish renewable energy firm hails investment as major step in its plan to lead green energy market

China slams Canada for undermining global efforts against climate change following reports it will pull the plug on Kyoto

Environment minister Peter Kent refuses to confirm or deny country’s position on global emissions treaty

Canadian interests and oil lobby win coalition's support for highly polluting process in runup to European fuel quality vote

Obama administration postpones decision on controversial tar sands pipeline until after next year's US elections

Fuel from oil sands projects face effective ban under EU proposals, though UK may oppose green plan

Campaigners disappointed as White House says 1,700-mile pipeline will not cause significant environmental damage

Proposed standards would in effect ban coal-fired power stations without carbon capture capabilities

Protectionism fears mount as EU launches legal challenge against Canadian renewable policy