Democratic Party

California Senator has previously slammed President Trump's scientific illiteracy and backed plans for a $10tr net zero investment drive

Joe Biden, who tops opinion polls in the Democratic primaries, pledges to build a coalition of nations to scrub dirty energy from China's belt and road programme

Mid-term election results prompt hope of renewed progress on climate action in US, after gains for Democrats in the House and key state governor seats

The Democrats' draft platform won't be ratified until the convention, but climate activists are already hailing it as a 'monumental victory'

Chair of Clinton campaign reveals action on climate change will be a top priority, fuelling hopes a Clinton presidency would build on recent progress from Obama administration

Mayor's endorsement could turn climate change into a serious election issue – and it might even embolden Republicans

Vice President Joe Biden defends loan guarantee programme and pressures candidate Paul Ryan into admission during last night's debate

President offers hope to green businesses by promising to cut emissions further and continue to support clean energy at Democratic conference