Democratic Party

Democrats set out stall for 2010 feed-in tariff legislation

Ex-prime minister calls for increased focus on energy efficiency and forestry, while Obama works towards breakthrough in climate talks

New standards for commercial and residential lighting to be followed by energy efficiency rules for household appliances

President urges Congress to pass bill, as climate envoy confirms US will still oppose deep emission cuts

But green groups accuse senators of watering down proposals as part of compromise package

New report warns climate change is already affecting US through droughts, heat waves, storms and public health threats

Ambitious hydrogen and carbon capture clean coal project back on the cards after Obama administration announces over $1bn in new funding

Some 17,000 US-made fuel-efficient vehicles now in operation in federal fleet

Republicans place greater emphasis on nuclear energy and further domestic oil exploration

Green groups furious over administration's failure to block controversial mountaintop mining projects