USA

US and UK figures show scheme is putting more fuel-efficient cars on the road, but critics argue alternative incentives would have been more cost effective

Corn ethanol industry accuses EPA of influencing independent panel to boost support for controversial biofuel carbon life cycle regulations

Executive Order expected to require US government suppliers to provide information on carbon emission reduction plans

Energy Information Administration study predicts Waxman-Markey bill will accelerate shift to low-carbon technologies

Democrats set out stall for 2010 feed-in tariff legislation

Scandal reveals fraudulent tactics were used by lobbyist to oppose US climate legislation

Climate threat report urges state to prepare now for increased risk of floods, droughts and heat waves

McKinsey report says government must do more to address fragmented business case for energy efficiency

New deal light on specifics, but high on symbolism

Japanese conglomerate's stake in Stanton wind farm estimated at up to $105m