USA

Heads of America’s leading green NGOs urge president to “elevate the issue of climate disruption and climate solutions in the public discourse”

Japanese company registered 71 patents out of a record 798 during the third quarter of 2012

Up to nine per cent of greenhouse gas produced from Utah field found to be escaping into the atmosphere

Anyone found selling small water bottles in Concord could be fined up to $50

Tax breaks for biofuels, energy efficiency and electric transport all extended in landmark bill

Supporters hope state-wide cap-and-trade scheme could provide a model for the rest of the country

Greenpeace accuses oil giant of being 'utterly incapable' of operating safely in the Arctic oceans

Congress approves year-long extension of crucial wind energy tax credits, averting threat of tens of thousands of job losses

Marc Gunther runs the rule over the green business leaders who have dominated 2012

Demonstration device could herald development of a 5GW development off the coast of Maine