US election 2012

President insists his 'all of the above' policy will ensure energy independence and denies accusations he is trying to crush coal

Company sells auto concerns to Johnson Controls for $125m and is open to offers on its other businesses

New poll shows over two-thirds of US voters now accept global warming is happening

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

Industry divided over move with some manufacturers warning a trade war will irrevocably damage solar deployment

Turbine manufacturer tells the Financial Times that failure to extend tax credit will lead to 95 per cent reduction in demand

Congressional Research Service says emissions levy would benefit households and businesses, but admits opposition is overwhelming

Poll reveals crucial swing voters are much closer to Obama’s stance on climate and energy policy than that of Romney

Government support for start-up solar company likely to raise spectre of bankrupt Solyndra

'War on Coal' bill threatens powers of Environmental Protection Agency to regulate emissions but is unlikely to pass Senate