TIANJIN, China — As the world’s biggest greenhouse gas producer, China was widely seen as an obstacle in the Copenhagen climate summit last year. But while negotiations inched forward, Beijing poured $34.6 billion into clean energy in 2009, nearly double the U.S. investment.

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is promoting his administration’s investments in clean energy technologies like wind and solar, arguing they produce jobs and are essential for the country’s environment and economic security.

EPA reaches settlements over emissions violations at 3 South Dakota ethanol plants

Farther on a gallon: New cars, trucks may have to improve to 62 mpg by 2025, government says

Gov’t says fleet of new cars and trucks may have to improve to 62 mpg by 2025

AP Sources: Gov’t to say fleet of new cars and trucks may have to improve to 62 mpg by 2025

AP sources: Gov’t to say fleet of new cars and trucks could have to improve to 62 mpg by 2025

Entrepreneurs Ted Turner and Jeff Skoll to receive Environmental Media Awards

APNewsBreak: Regional EPA official commends NM effort to establish cap-and-trade program

Wis. US Senate hopeful Johnson says global warming ‘unproven,’ shouldn’t dictate US policy

IBM rolling out offerings to make buildings more energy efficient

Should future cars average 60 mpg? Administration weighs mileage rules for 2017 and beyond

Pa. DEP chief targets Texas driller for gas-tainted water fix, urges calm in tense Dimock

Texas environmental regulators award air permit to contentious Gulf coal-fired plant

Automakers aim to electrify Paris crowds with hybrid, battery powered cars after 2-year slump

PARIS — European car makers are looking to a bevy of fuel-efficient, lower-emissions models going on display at the Paris Auto Show this week to weather a depressed market and tough new EU pollution standards.

Alaska environmental manager to resubmit new permit plans for Healy coal plant in 6-8 weeks

AP Interview: Companies investing in wind energy projects need stable policies, CEO says

Peabody Energy looks to expand southern Illinois coal mine by 40 percent

Procter & Gamble steps up to sustainability, says it will use more renewable energy, cut waste

CINCINNATI — The world’s largest consumer product maker announced Monday that it has set ambitious long-term targets for cutting the waste it produces and improving its energy efficiency.

Britain: New generation of nuclear power plants needed to help reach climate goals

Montana, other Western states could benefit from California’s push to use more renewable power

Europe agrees on review of offshore drilling, but no moratorium

Otter ad says alternative energy is top priority, Allred says governor is greenwashing record

Calif. regulators to vote on nation’s most aggressive renewable energy standards

State air regulators require Calif. utilities to get a third of electricity from renewables

World’s largest offshore wind farm opens off UK coast, has 100 turbines up to 380 feet tall

Mercedes-Benz S400 is luxury hybrid with battery tech

Most people don’t buy big, heavy, luxury sedans for their gasoline mileage. There are many other vehicles - lower-priced, too - that excel at fuel economy.

Dog poop powers street lamp at Mass. park in project to show waste doesn’t have to be wasted

NM environmental board takes issue with conflict allegations while considering emission rules

APNewsBreak: After ‘angst,’ Kan. plans to issue permit for coal plant ahead of new EPA rules

House approves bill to provide loans for rural energy efficiency programs

Report: Fracking chemicals found in Dimock, Pa., water wells already contaminated with methane

THE INFLUENCE GAME: Despite lobbying push, renewable energy goal stalls in Senate