Coal

Government defeats amendment that would bring existing coal fired power plants under Emissions Performance Standard

RBS tops UK list with lending €5bn for coal-mining operations, followed by Barclays and HSBC

Labour opposition calls for shift in investment strategy towards clean energy for national pension fund

Government defeated by 237 to 193 in vote to amend energy bill that could mean plants are forced to cut down gas emissions

Report from Carbon Tracker and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants argues sector has key role to play in tackling climate-related investment risks

Reports suggest long-running negotiations over the proposed new nuclear reactor at Hinkley Point are close to completion

Report by Oxford University's Smith School argues that while selling off shares has immediate impact, the reputational damage for carbon-intensive firms can be huge

State media report four major coal-fired power plants to be replaced by cleaner gas facilities

Coalition of 10 of the largest green NGOs want European Bank for Reconstruction and Development to phase out coal, nuclear and shale gas investments

New regulations based on US Clean Air Act welcomed by green groups but strongly criticised by coal industry