Natural chemistry

Akvo tackles water sanitation using Internet, mobile phones

December 22, 2008 - Exclusive - 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 - News brief - 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 - Exclusive - 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 - Exclusive - Two sectors that cater to developing economies pull $31 million in funding in a week of 26 deals across the globe. Full Story »

Qteros claims 15-fold improvements in cellulosic ethanol yield

November 21, 2008 - Exclusive - The company formerly known as SunEthanol announces $25 million in funding and plans for commercialization in 2011. Full Story »

Bluewater, Aqualia sign 5-year wastewater deal

November 17, 2008 - News brief - Partnership plans a facility in Spain and looks at the Middle East for projects using bacteria-based system to treat water. Full Story »

Microbes drive new Amyris biodiesel plant

November 11, 2008 - Exclusive - California company's first pilot plant is expected to help secure certification as Amyris aims for $2 per gallon commercial sales by June 2010. Full Story »

Murky waters for commercial ocean fertilization projects

October 31, 2008 - Exclusive - Future of startup Climos unclear as London Convention and Protocol today prohibits all ocean fertilization activities other than 'legitimate scientific research.' Full Story »

Cobalt Biofuels gets $25M

October 20, 2008 - Exclusive - California firm seeks to commercialize biobutanol for biofuel and biochemical industries. Full Story »

Hybrid rice developed for salty land

October 15, 2008 - News brief - Research could boost crop production on 75 percent of China's arable land to help meet demand for food security. Full Story »
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