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March 04, 2008
New York-based SiGNa Chemistry takes home an exclusive patent license from ExxonMobil to make the production of petro-based rubber and plastics more eco-friendly.
March 03, 2008
While a slew of greentech companies pitched for funding at the Cleantech Forum in San Francisco last week, others startups in biofuels, water, carbon trading, batteries and solar caught cash.
February 28, 2008
After snagging the funding, the water-management technology company, along with other early stage cleantech companies, hunted for more cash this week at the Cleantech Forum.
February 28, 2008
As the industry faces a paucity of energy engineers, venture capitalist Vinod Khosla says India is well-positioned to be a greentech innovation leader.
February 27, 2008
In spite of biofuels' troubles, a Connective Capital partner says there's still money to be made in the sector. And fund executives say greentech isn't headed for a crash.
February 26, 2008
To help it meet its sustainability goals, the retail giant has launched a Web site to help it meet greentech entrepreneurs.
February 26, 2008
As Carbon Forum America kicks off in San Francisco, the Center for Resource Studies plans to guarantee consumers that carbon-offset purchases are legitimate. But is it the same old promise?
February 22, 2008
The Palmetto State jumps onto the hydrogen-fuel bandwagon ... with a pickup truck.
February 21, 2008
The Canadian province is moving forward with a carbon tax, surpassing a deadlocked U.S. Senate. California and the U.K. also passed new measures that will encourage green-energy use.
February 15, 2008
In spite of uncertainty about the fate of renewable-energy tax incentives in the United States, venture capitalists continue to bet big on greentech. Solar, lighting, cars and biogas benefit.
February 13, 2008
The Georgia Institute of Technology wants to make a hydrogen-fueled vehicle that separates and stores carbon dioxide until it can be sequestered... but why go and make things so complicated?
February 12, 2008
The U.S. Department of Energy charges up energy-efficient lighting with $20.6 million, solar continues to shine for investors, a water deal swells with $20 million and Advanced Technology Ventures closes its eighth fund.
February 07, 2008
Dan Reicher, director of climate and energy initiatives for Google.org and former U.S. assistant energy secretary, says national U.S. legislation to combat climate change could still be years away.
February 04, 2008
While presidential hopefuls vie for votes and Bush proposes an EPA budget, the cleantech sector continues to wrap up funding in solar, biofuels, transportation and more.
February 01, 2008
Super Tuesday is over, but the nominations are still uncertain. As the primaries continue, greentech investors and entrepreneurs are backing their favorites. Check out Greentech Media's voter guide to see how the candidates stack up.
February 01, 2008
Online game gives energy geeks the opportunity to solve an urban city's energy crisis.
January 23, 2008
Company president discusses the energy-management startup's plan to expand into Europe, to tap into the renewable-energy-credits and carbon-credits markets and to become 'sustainable.'
January 22, 2008
Abu Dhabi commits $15B for greentech, while Nanogram, eSolar, Transonic Combustion, Carbon Motors, Nanoptek, Knight & Carver and Ambient -- among others -- raise cash.
January 15, 2008
The financial giant will buy a minority share of cleantech venture firm NGEN Partners.
January 14, 2008
Green investment skyrockets as the Earth grows warmer, according to reports this week. Meantime, Tesla executives leave, Imperium has layoffs, and energy companies turn to a wide assortment of new feedstocks, including trash.