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Report calls for forest preservation

October 15, 2008 - by David Ehrlich - But the U.K. review says a lot of cash from the international community will be needed to boost sustainable forestry. Full Story »

Europe gains carbon credits with India projects

October 9, 2008 - by Emma Ritch - Kyoto program lets investors earn credits for renewable energy and energy efficiency projects in developing countries. Full Story »

Tariff could supplement U.S. carbon strategy

September 16, 2008 - by Emma Ritch - Debate over cap-and-trade or tax on emissions is meaningless without participation by developing countries, industry leaders say. Full Story »

Funding gap threatens U.K startups

September 9, 2008 - by Emma Ritch - Early-stage cleantech companies are eying the U.S. and Middle East as British investors shy away from risky technologies, new report says.  Full Story »

Windy dealmaking leads the week

September 4, 2008 - by David Ehrlich - Suzlon bulks up with REpower, RWE takes an interest in Quietrevolution, and we spot 22 other deals over the past seven days. Full Story »

Green venture firm looks to close early stage funding gap

August 22, 2008 - by Emma Ritch - Greenhouse Capital Partners plans to raise $75 million to $100 million and outlines plans for a new cleantech incubator. Full Story »

If only Han Solo had had a carbon credit...

July 25, 2008 - Cleantech.com Quote o' the week
"The carbon credit industry was $64 billion last year. It's bigger than solar and wind combined. It's the biggest cleantech industry by a long shot, and it's only four years old."
— Neal Dikeman, co-founder and CEO of CarbonFlow (full article »)

Growing market for carbon software

July 25, 2008 - by David Ehrlich - Investors are putting cash into systems that can streamline emissions management and the creation of carbon credits. Full Story »

Takeovers, buyouts and bankruptcy

July 24, 2008 - by David Ehrlich - The battle continues in the garbage business, a solar firm goes on the block, Chapter 11 looms for a fuel cell company, and more, with a total of 25 deals spotted over the past week. Full Story »

Australian report pushes for carbon trading

July 7, 2008 - by David Ehrlich - The Garnaut Review says the country faces catastrophic destruction of the Great Barrier Reef and critical water shortages. Full Story »
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