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Trump's failure to mention climate change in his State of the Union address only underlines how political realities are shifting around the US President

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Controversial budget proposes 31 per cent cut to EPA funding and complete defunding of numerous climate programmes

President's first speech to Congress promises to combine deregulatory agenda with promotion of 'clean air and clear water', but questions remain over jobs figures

GOP steps up push back against a raft of Obama-era environmental regulations

Award-winning US chefs visited Washington this week to urge politicians to tackle America's $200bn food waste problem

Senators are scrambling to rescue the wide-ranging energy bill, as President Obama unveils new fuel tax and green transportation plan

Industry and analysts predict massive wave of new investment will be unleashed after Congress approves multi-year extension for crucial tax breaks

Even as more companies work to reduce emissions and use renewables, they haven't demanded action in Washington

Did Pontiff soften language on climate change for Republican-dominated audience?