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Biden and the future of clean energy politics
New group Clean Energy for America is hoping to seize the opportunities that should come for the renewables sector with a Biden Presidency
President Biden signs order confirming US return to the Paris Agreement
World leaders, top businesses, and investors unite in welcoming new US administration's commitment to global climate action, as return to Paris Agreement is backed by raft of new green policy measures
'A cry for survival comes from the planet itself': Joe Biden issues climate action rallying call as he is sworn in as 46th US President
Joe Biden delivers stirring speech as he is sworn in as the 46th President of the US and prepares to sign order for US to return to Paris Agreement on his first day in the White House
COP26: Five key questions for a crucial year of global climate diplomacy
Much is at stake in 2021 to deliver the much needed framework for the global net zero transition, with all eyes on the UK, USA, China and Covid-19
Could Democrat's Georgia victory and Trump's disgrace trigger the 'Decade of the Green New Deal'?
Amidst historic chaos in Washington, the Democrat's Senate victory has provided a major boost to hopes for a new era of global climate action – but can they be realised?
'We have no time to waste': Biden confirms key White House climate appointments
President-elect announces 'trailblazing' team to lead his ambitious climate policy from next year including Jennifer Granholm as Energy Secretary
Six mind-bending energy moments of 2020
GreenBiz's Sarah Golden looks bag at an historic year for the clean energy transition
'Turning point': Global climate pledges could put world on 2.1C warming pathway, analysis suggests
Paris Agreement climate goals now 'within reach' thanks to US, China, Japan, and South Korea joining net zero club, Climate Action Tracker estimates
Biden victory to trigger US return to Paris Agreement and fresh wave of climate action
But experts warn that without control of the Senate the President-elect may struggle to deliver on his promised net zero strategy and green recovery package
Investors urge major US polluters to clean up lobbying activities
Climate Action 100+ investors write to 47 major US companies calling on them to ensure advocacy work aligns with the climate goals of the Paris Agreement
Global briefing: Biden and Trump trade climate barbs in final TV debate
Plus all the top green business news from around the world, including PGE ditching coal, Peru and Switzerland CO2 offset deal, and Australia green power project
US election: Trump and Biden clash over climate change in first Presidential debate
Trump acknowledged the role of greenhouse gases in driving climate change while Biden embraced a number of specific climate measures in debate marred by interruptions and personal attacks
Clean energy and markets are the solution (not scapegoat) for California's blackouts
Bryn Baker of the Renewable Energy Buyers Alliance argues much of the finger-pointing in the wake of the recent Californian blackouts has been wide of the mark
Global Briefing: Joe Biden vows climate action as he accepts Dem nomination
Plus boost for CO2 removal, green steel and Australia EVs in our weekly round-up of the world's top green business news
Paris Agreement exit would damage reputation of US business, top economists warn
New academic report predicts US will suffer loss of political and economic power if it exits the global climate accord in November
Kamala Harris: Biden bolsters climate credentials with VP pick
California Senator has previously slammed President Trump's scientific illiteracy and backed plans for a $10tr net zero investment drive
Global Briefing: Democrats eye 2050 net zero goal for US
Plus Indian Railways aim for net zero, Norway CCS plans, and all the top green business news from around the world this week
Global Briefing: EU Commission targets €20bn annual support for nature restoration
European Commission unveils sweeping biodiversity strategy, plus all the top green business news from around the world this week
Trump administration guts Obama-era fuel efficiency standard
California and the Natural Resources Defense Council have pledged to challenge the regulation, which the government is touting as its largest deregulatory initiative to date, in court.
Global briefing: Poland's 'last' new coal plant hits funding hurdle
Climate activists hail victory against Polish coal plant plans, US senators introduce 2050 net zero bill, and all the other green business news from around the world
New York is kicking California's butt in building electrification
America's twin economic hubs have started a race to electrify their buildings - and so far the Big Apple is winning
Trump hits out at 'prophets of doom' as US joins global tree conservation drive
President announces US will join Trillion Trees initiative to grow, save, and better protect one trillion trees around the world by 2050
Global Briefing: Coal decline leads to CO2 drop in US, Germany and Spain
Coal continues its decline as renewables take hold in Germany, Spain, USA and even Fukushima, plus all the green business news you may have missed this week
Top 10 transportation trends to watch for in 2020
From electric trucks to e-cargo bikes and V2G bus charging - here's the lowdown on what to expect on US roads in 2020
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