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Cleantech Forum XVIII Washington in pictures

September 18, 2008 - by Dallas Kachan - Democrats unopposed at event that drew attention to energy pricing, geothermal potential and cleantech jobs. Full Story »

Genomatica develops novel bioplastic

September 16, 2008 - by Emma Ritch - Stealth company unveils an energy efficient process to make key plastic component without petrochemicals. Full Story »

Kammen: U.S. energy R&D investment lags

September 10, 2008 - by Lee Bruno - Scientist calls for boost in U.S. government spending for energy research from $4 billion to $15 billion to help stimulate innovation. Full Story »

Ecology Coatings pushes UV nanotech films

September 5, 2008 - by Lee Bruno - Company says new capital infusion to fund research and development, retire debt and help support its sales and marketing push. Full Story »

Ford puts soy in its seats

August 20, 2008 - by David Ehrlich - The Michigan automaker says seat cushions using some soy-based foam will be installed in six of its 2009 models. Full Story »

Water, materials and biofuel get some cash

August 7, 2008 - by David Ehrlich - Constellation Energy makes a water deal, advanced materials pull in some funding, and another future-fuel supergroup is formed, along with 19 other deals we spotted over the past week. Full Story »

U.K. puts up £10M for new materials technologies

August 7, 2008 - by David Ehrlich - The cash will support projects in energy generation, transmission and distribution, storage, and conservation. Full Story »

Shopping for cleantech at Ikea

August 6, 2008 - by David Ehrlich - The furniture giant plans to invest €50 million in cleantech startups, with the goal of eventually selling solar panels, smart meters and other technology in its stores. Full Story »

Cleantech gets a boost in Canada

July 29, 2008 - by David Ehrlich - Nineteen projects across the country are sharing $57 million in funding from Sustainable Development Technology Canada. Full Story »

Novomer releases biodegradable polymer

June 30, 2008 - by David Ehrlich - The company's first product is sacrificial binder that Novomer says degrades completely and uniformly. Full Story »
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