Australia

Last week's budget confirms Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has left those who hoped he would deliver a more ambitious climate change policy sorely disappointed

Solarize NYC will allow communities to join together into single purchasing groups to access cheaper solar power

Estimated cost of moving all electricity, industry and transport onto renewables by 2050 would be $800bn, a saving of $90bn

South Australian government to offer $250,000 to clean tech entrepreneurs capable of helping the city become the first in the world to become truly ‘carbon neutral'

Federal environment minister gives green light for dredging and disposal of spoil to create one of the world's largest coal ports, which would be linked to the proposed $16bn Carmichael coalmine

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull reverses Tony Abbott's ban on government investment in wind power projects

Environment Minister Greg Hunt says Australia has exceeded goal for five per cent emissions cut by 2020, as critics slam modest target

Despite a record US$320bn going into the sector worldwide, the former PM's hostility towards the renewable energy target paralysed growth in Australia

New Canadian Prime Minister could mark fresh start for country's role in international negotiations

Staff at Australian Renewable Energy Agency told they are being transferred from industry department to department of the environment