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Scandinavian cleantech a head and shoulders taller

February 24, 2009 - by Christine Blackman - Nordic governments set high goals in green building, waste management, green biotech and biofuels. Full Story »

ZeaChem starts work on first biorefinery

February 23, 2009 - by Emma Ritch - GreenWood to supply hybrid poplar trees for cellulosic ethanol demonstration plant expected to be fully ramped by summer 2010. Full Story »

Is bacteria cleantech's miracle drug?

February 20, 2009 - by Christine Blackman - MIT researchers say microbes hold the key to many of the industry's biggest challenges, including transportation and carbon emissions. Full Story »

Divergence raises $11.8M for crop, pesticide technology

February 16, 2009 - by Emma Ritch - St. Louis biotech firm seeks to target unique genomes in nematodes to develop safer pesticides, pest-resistant crops and medicine. Full Story »

Indian scientists capture carbon with bacteria

February 16, 2009 - by Christine Blackman - India-based researchers say carbon sequestration can produce calcium carbonate for cement or roads. Full Story »

Trans-India drops $375M Solar Semiconductor bid

February 5, 2009 - by Emma Ritch - As big deal goes bust, the acquiring company dissolves. Details of this and 28 other deals this week. Full Story »

Akvo tackles water sanitation using Internet, mobile phones

December 22, 2008 - by Emma Ritch - Dutch foundation develops system for finding, funding and tracking small-scale water sanitation projects across the globe. Full Story »

Total grows solar push with $45M funding to Konarka

December 15, 2008 - by Emma Ritch - Companies plan to partner on R&D in bioplastics and solar as both expand product lines. Full Story »

Small deals in wind, bioplastic, lighting lead the week

December 11, 2008 - by Emma Ritch - Of 26 deals this week, nearly half are worth less than $20 million, while investors launch $5.36 billion in new funds. Full Story »

Ag tech, fuel cells thrive in busy week for deals

December 4, 2008 - by Emma Ritch - Two sectors that cater to developing economies pull $31 million in funding in a week of 26 deals across the globe. Full Story »
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