Trump follows the minerals trail – but for weapons not clean energy?
The US is racing to secure supplies of critical minerals, including from war-torn DRC – but their military uses seem to be a higher priority than advancing a green transition
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Greenpeace’s $660m damages ruling a ‘wake-up call’ to climate movement
The North Dakota court’s ruling has brought a wave of solidarity against SLAPP lawsuits designed to silence campaigners
Climate non-profits anticipate fight with Trump over tax status
US-based climate change campaign groups fear that President Donald Trump will try to use the US tax authority to damage them financially
Days after climate talks, US slaps tariffs on Chinese EVs and solar panels
The measures are designed to increase the cost of Chinese goods needed for the energy transition – and could therefore slow the US shift away from fossil fuels
Climate Week NYC: Clean technologies are racing to the future
New climate laws are pushing forward business investments on both sides of the Atlantic
Rich countries sink billions into oil and gas despite Cop26 pledge
The US, Germany and Italy have been accused of backsliding on a Glasgow promise to end public subsidies to fossil fuel projects overseas
US aims to limit loss and damage fund
The US, which long opposed a fund, wants it to focus on a narrow set of disasters in a small number of countries
Audio: Why the US finds a global climate treaty so hard
Former UNFCCC boss Michael Zammit Cutajar explains why it is so difficult for the USA to fully engage in climate talks – and outlines the role he sees they could play in the lead up to 2015.
Audio: What role will USA + China play in climate talks?
Former UNFCCC chief Michael Zammit Cutajar explores the relationship between the USA and China and asks how this will impact on any future climate treaty.
Superbowl XLVI promises green touchdown
For many Superbowl is the epitome of our consumer culture – but the league and the teams have been quietly working on a plan to add a tinge of green to Sunday’s big game.
Obama: I will act on causes of climate change
US President Barack Obama uses his annual State of the Union address to explain how he is committed to promoting ‘clean energy’ across the country.
Katharine Hayhoe Q&A: Climate scientists in USA under attack
Katharine Hayhoe speaks to RTCC about the state of climate science in the USA, the daily attacks she and colleagues suffer and her efforts to clean up the climate debate.
Climate scientist dropped by Gingrich laments toxic politics
Katharine Hayhoe, author of a scrapped chapter on climate change in Newt Gingrich’s new book, says climate scientists in the US are being persecuted for their work.
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.
US NGOs tell Obama to ‘stop playing politics’ and fix a deal in Durban
A coalition of NGOs and charities has called on US policymakers to stop playing politics and take responsibility for their contribution to climate change ahead of COP17 in South Africa.
Obama: China and India must get serious over emissions
Barack Obama has called on China and India to ‘take seriously their responsibilities’ to the climate.
Obama administration extends offshore drilling
US decision to extend range of available offshore drilling in Arctic and Gulf of Mexico raises questions over Obama climate change credentials.