USA

White House report warns that power outages caused by extreme weather are costing the US between $18bn and $33bn a year

New version of iconic pick-up incorporates rice hulls in manufacturing, alongside soybeans and a host of recycled materials

Acquisition gives GE 1.77 per cent stake in First Solar as companies commit to work together to accelerate rollout of solar technologies

New report from US government atmospheric and oceanic body highlights risks of climate change

Trade body reports almost 5GW of capacity in the pipeline after policy uncertainty put the brakes on the market during the first half of the year

Gina McCarthy uses first set-piece speech to argue that controversial emissions regulations will 'spark business innovation'

New report calculates flaring of gas from North Dakota fracking industry leading to greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to putting one million cars on the road

UN-backed initiative to publish new report setting out sustainable reporting best practices for stock exchanges

Oil giant says it failed to attract suitable bidder for US portfolio

Company says third acquisition in a year "completes the circle" of its thin film solar consolidation strategy