US Policy
Obama budget boosts clean energy and cuts fossil fuel subsidies
Energy efficiency and renewable power are big winners as fossil fuel subsidies and carbon capture funding cut.
US Oil lobby outspends green movement by factor of five
Pressure groups spend big between elections as spotlight turns on 2012 campaign financing.
Five things we learned about climate change this week
President Obama, Ban Ki-moon and NASA all had something to say in a hectic week of climate change news. RTCC runs through five ideas to takeaway from the week.
New Keystone XL route planned following Obama rejection
TransCanada says it remains committed to Keystone XL as Republicans round on President over jobs.
US Election 2012: Republican Presidential candidates on climate change
The first in a round of polls to find the Republican Presidential nomination kicks-off in Iowa today. RTCC examines the candidates’ track records on climate change.
Will 2012 be the year Obama goes green?
Campaign promises of 2008 have been on the backburner but an improving economy and a winnable election could turn the tide.
Arnie tells Republicans not to be “narrow minded” over Solyndra
Panel including Governator, Sir Richard Branson and IPPC chief Pachauri meets standing Californian Governor Jerry Brown to debate climate change.
US: Canada’s Kyoto pull-out will have no effect on new global deal
Lead American negotiator Todd Stern says Kyoto was key to Durban Platform but is “more the past than the future”.
EU says US “ping-pong” blame game with China must stop
EU calls US “arrogant and ignorant” for interfering in Emissions Trading Scheme and says deal must be agreed.
VIDEO: Huhne and Figueres vent frustration with US position at COP17
The States has ‘lost leadership’ and is missing out on economic opportunities according to Christiana Figueres and UK minister Chris Huhne.
VIDEO: US stands firm on rejection of legally binding agreement without China/India
America will not commit without developing economies but expresses confidence in Green Climate Fund deal.
COMMENT: Why agreeing to disagree could be good news in Durban
Acceptance of established positions has eased tension among delegates at COP17 as they look to embark on a long road toward progress.
USA: Developing countries should contribute to Green Climate Fund
Top negotiator calls for rapidly expanding economies such as China and Brazil to add their share to $100 billion climate change support system.
Pentagon: CIA should share climate change research
Report recommends creation of new defence policy board to tackle climate change and international cooperation between CIA and climate stressed nations
US pushes through green growth trade deal at APEC summit
Obama administration continues to go green ahead of COP17 talks in Durban
US-China solar panel spat threatens climate change negotiations
Beijing says probe into cheap Chinese imports could damage energy and environmental cooperation
Former Blair advisor: Lack of US climate change leadership ‘disappointing’
Lord Anthony Giddens laments inaction from Washington and calls for bilateral talks between China and USA.
EU will not take 30 per cent emissions cuts off the table in Durban
Bloc still committed to extension of 2020 targets if other countries make similar pledges
US Energy Secretary: Compete in clean energy race or wave the white flag
America must invest in its renewable energy market or face missing out on a $240bn opportunity, US energy secretary Steven Chu has told a conference in Washington