Climate Bill

Yes Men group calls spoof press conference to highlight business group's opposition to climate legislation

New analysis suggests price of carbon in a US cap-and-trade scheme is unlikely to rise above the price floor proposed in the new climate bill

Senior officials and influential Senators indicate they are still hopeful that a US climate bill can be passed before Copenhagen

Energy secretary praises firms that have quit US Chamber of Commerce in protest at its opposition to climate legislation

Representatives of over 150 of America's largest firms step up campaign in favour of US climate legislation

White House official admits it is highly unlikely climate bill will pass before December

Barbara Boxer and John Kerry will provide fresh impetus to US push for domestic climate legislation

Scandal reveals fraudulent tactics were used by lobbyist to oppose US climate legislation

Scottish government sets target for 42 per cent cut in emissions by 2020

Legislation to bolster clean tech investment and roll out cap-and-trade scheme to go before Senate as soon as Obama takes office