Democratic Party

No decision on whether or not to move forward with Kerry-Lieberman bill

Economic analysis welcomed by green groups, but unlikely to win over Republican opponents

Chief executive prepares for Congressional grilling over alleged short cuts at Deepwater Horizon rig

The response to 9/11 initially had support from across the political spectrum, but Obama now faces a Congress deeply divided on the need for low-carbon energy

Deepwater Horizon disaster costs for clean up and damages had been previously estimated at closer to $5bn

"This disaster is going to shape how we think about the environment and energy for many years to come"

Executives to meet president Obama as calls increase for company to suspend dividend and set up ring-fenced oil spill fund

In the six weeks BP's well has spewed oil into the ocean, Hayward has made a name for himself as the 'Bumbler from BP'

Chris Huhne announces doubling of North Sea oil rig safety inspections

"The votes may not be there right now, but I intend to find them in the coming months"