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Canadian startup puts SHOC spin on waste-to-biofuel process

October 14, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - Innoventé makes plans to go public, as it brings in funding to commercialize a pellet-like bio-product that can be used as a fossil fuel substitute or soil conditioner. Full Story »

EcoThermics sequesters carbon for HVAC efficiencies

October 13, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - U.S. Army-backed startup is one of 10 new companies the Cleantech Group spotted in the past week looking to raise money. Details in the Pitch o’ the week. Full Story »

Report: Is CCS an option for India?

October 12, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - The country’s coal-powered ultra mega power plants could be retrofitted with carbon capture and sequestration tech to reduce carbon dioxide emissions, study suggests. Full Story »

$10 trillion cleantech plan fails to generate excitement

October 9, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - New IEA report calls for spending increases on cleantech through 2030. And yet industry watchers take it in stride. Why? Full Story »

M&As going to waste

October 8, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - Nine recycling and bioremediation companies consolidate their garbage. Details of this, plus we spot 27 deals in the past seven days. Full Story »

German tunnel gets smarter with LED traffic control

October 7, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - Silicon Valley-based Echelon says its technology can help reduce energy, control pollution and move traffic more safely through the Elb-Tunnel. Full Story »

Biorem ramps R&D in air emissions control

October 5, 2009 - by Emma Ritch - Ontario-based company inks largest deal yet for the newest version of its advanced biofiltration technology that removes pollutants using bacteria. Full Story »

UK smart grid company locks in £5.8M for expansion

October 2, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - RLtec says its technology could create virtual power stations and help modify energy consumption based on supply and demand. Full Story »

Cash starts flowing for water and waste

October 1, 2009 - by Emma Ritch - Sector scores five deals, including biggest VC round of the week, and a Swiss battery maker goes public. Details of this, plus we spot 25 deals in the past seven days. Full Story »

Dutch container ship offers 40-percent fuel savings

September 30, 2009 - by Emma Ritch - Built in China, the 192-meter Ursa Montana is expected to sail in December carrying more cargo than previously possible. Full Story »
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