Trump officially backs the development of oil pipelines, rolling back decisions by the Obama administration blocking the controversial projects

China has ordered the closure of 104 coal power plants, in line with a push to meet emissions targets. However, it must tackle unregulated industry to become truly green

Argentina has agreed a $15bn investment deal with companies to boost production in Vaca Muerta, in return for lower labour costs and greater subsidies

China already far outstrips the US in terms of its investments in renewable energy, and is now stepping up investments in a bid to dominate in the global renewables boom

In the vacuum created from fragmented global politics, businesses are pouring in billions to stop the earth from warming

Barack Obama and Justin Trudeau have moved to ban oil and gas drilling in the Arctic and Atlantic oceans ahead of Trump’s inauguration in January

Saudi Aramco announces plans to install its first wind turbine in Saudi Arabia, which will be up and running by January 2017

Paris, Madrid and Athens have all joined Mexico City in its bid to reduce air pollution and improve health by banning diesel vehicles

Chinese investors have backed the development of Malaysia’s Kuala Linggi International Port, hoping to capitalise on increasing congestion in Singapore

The International Energy Agency (IEA) forecast that global oil demand will continue to rise beyond initial industry predictions

Energy security is an increasingly important factor in foreign investment. What is considered a welcome foreign contribution now may change over time

Kenya’s move to start drilling and exporting oil will provide a much-needed revenue source, while avoiding the dreaded resource curse