US election 2012

Move heaps pressure on government and industry to come up with a global solution to avoid an all-out trade war

From coal-loving Republicans to bursting Dr Pepper's bubble, BusinessGreen runs down the week's top stories

In letter to Senate, 19 companies say failure to roll on PTC would penalise businesses 'committed to buying American energy'

President urged to file UN action to combat perceived threat to US sovereignty and jobs

Greg Barker predicts US elections and change of leadership in China could impede progress at UN climate change negotiations

Industry warns tens of thousands of jobs are on the line as Senate mulls whether to approve extension of popular tax credit

New figures reveal record quarter for utility-scale solar installations, driven by falling cost of solar technologies

President expected to use Convention speech to put clear water between Democrats and Republicans on energy and environment issues

Official Platform strikes stark contrast with GOP through commitment to tackle climate change with 'regulation and market solutions'

From Republican contempt for the environment to smartphone apps for potato farmers, BusinessGreen runs down the week's top stories