China

State media reports that growth in coal consumption slowed significantly in 2013

Bloomberg New Energy Finance study concludes that global smart grid investment set a new record in 2013, edging up to $14.9bn

State media reports major funding to be made available to help tackle water pollution crisis

US Secretary of State attacks climate sceptics and says window to tackle climate crisis and realise economic opportunities is closing

City to roll out 50 zero-emission buses after receiving £1.5m to purchase a further 11 vehicles

Largest connected installation in Malaysia comes as countries all over the globe boost solar capacity

Leading trading powers use Davos Summit to quietly assert commitment to begin work on green trade negotiations

Bloomberg New Energy Finance figures reveal global investment topped $250bn in 2013, but still fell 12 per cent year-on-year

Over $1.65bn reportedly on offer to those regions that successfully cut air pollution levels

Local media reports that new air pollution goals have been imposed on key cities