Fossil Fuels

New liquid-to-gas fuel promises to improve air quality and could help curb carbon emissions

New report warns there is a "significant risk" oil supplies will peak before 2020 - and the government is unprepared for the fallout

The phasing out of counter productive and outdated fossil fuel subsidies promises to deliver deep cuts in carbon emissions and revitalise international climate change negotiations

But renewable energy funding needs to double to $500bn annually to limit global warming, UN study warns

Unlikely partnership will see 29MW solar thermal plant installed at Californian oil field

Shell and BP distance themselves from lobby groups' "fake rallies"

Official warns that nation is in danger of energy shortage without greater uptake of renewables

Chief economist at International Energy Association warns oil price could soar in coming years as production falls faster than expected

Is the climate neutral dream receding?

Use of genetically engineered plant materials vital to reducing emissions, says Lord Mandelson