Coal

Australian Prime Minister knocked from the top job in a surprise leadership challenge that green groups will hope spells good news for global climate change efforts

French government announces end to export subsidies for firms building coal plants overseas

Carbon Tracker's Anthony Hobley hits out at coal industry claims it can alleviate poverty in developing world

Bill targets state public employees' and teachers' pension plans

Operating company claims market and regulatory conditions mean the plant is no longer financially viable without additional support

Over-inflated executive pay in fossil fuel sector encourages reckless behaviour that puts climate at risk, argues US think tank

French energy giant confirms it has withdrawn from all coal production and marketing activity

Commodity prices hit hard by China's Black Monday

How will this week's stock market woes impact the global low carbon agenda?