Shell and BP alone eclipse renewable energy sector on access to ministers

Fossil fuel companies enjoy far greater access to UK government ministers than renewable energy companies or climate campaigns, an analysis by the Guardian has revealed.

Europe's carbon capture dream beset by delays, fears and doubt

Brevik, a small coastal town two hours west of Oslo, has found itself on the front line of a global battle over a technology that is hailed in some quarters as the solution to climate change, but denigrated in others as a reckless and potentially fatal gamble.

World's biggest PR firm calls it quits with American oil lobby – reports

The world’s largest public relations firm is ending its lucrative relationship with America’s powerful oil lobby – after more than a decade and at least $327m in billings.

UK universities urged to pull cash from fossil fuel giants

An international campaign to urge large institutions to dump fossil fuel investments reaches the UK this week, following rapid success in the US.

Campaign against fossil fuels growing, says study

A campaign to persuade investors to take their money out of the fossil fuel sector is growing faster than any previous divestment campaign and could cause significant damage to coal, oil and gas companies, according to a study from the University of Oxford.