USA

The unexpected decision by the Republican-controlled body is a blow to the president's high-profile mission to revive the struggling US coal industry

Tussles over White House climate policy proved central to internal warfare over direction of Trump administration, according to explosive new book

Major new smart lighting initiative expected to slash energy bills and carbon emissions

Carbon Tracker analysis suggests Colorado is set to deliver reliable renewables plus storage projects at a price that is cheaper than operational coal capacity

Despite President Trump's best efforts US power system looks set to become ever more dependent on renewables, while coal continues its demise

Secretary of Interior Ryan Zinke proposes to make over 90 per cent of US waters available to fossil fuel exploration in bid for 'American energy dominance'

New York State Governor sets agenda for 2018 and beyond, including raft of investment pledges on renewables, energy storage and carbon trading

Transport overtook power generation for climate-warming emissions in 2017 but the Trump administration is reversing curbs on auto industry pollution

Germany energy firm teams up with equity investor Terra Firma Capital Partners for agreed acquisition of 20 projects developed by EverPower Wind Holdings

The Gateway City is crafting its plan despite being home to one of the largest US coal mines