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Clean Tech

 
Clean technology includes the renewable energy (wind power, solar power, biomass, hydropower, biofuels), information technology, transportation, electric motors, chemistry, lighting and many other appliances that have, in recent years, become more energy efficient. It is a means to create electricity and fuels with a smaller environmental footprint. It has been described by clean tech research firm Clean Edge as "a diverse range of products, services and processes that harness renewable materials and energy sources, dramatically reduce the use of natural resources, and cut or eliminate emissions and wastes." (Source: Wikipedia / Photo: Flickr)

Recent Stories


Gov. Schwarzenegger pushes for a green jobs in California

Thu, Mar 04 2010 at 11:05 AM EST

California governor pushing to make the state a clean tech leader.


Google's super solar mirrors

Mon, Mar 01 2010 at 2:39 AM EST

Google announces breakthrough in mirror technology that could cut the costs of solar thermal power in half.


Wall Street Journal launches online tech show

Sat, Feb 27 2010 at 9:45 PM EST

Digits -- the new live online show from the WSJ -- will feature daily snippets about the technology innovations rocking Wall Street.


Venture capital investments in energy efficiency rise

Fri, Feb 12 2010 at 3:00 PM EST

Venture capital investments into energy efficiency projects rose in 2009 despite an overall decline in cleantech funding.


Obama says 28% and DiCaprio says 'This is our moment'

Fri, Jan 29 2010 at 7:16 PM EST

Obama announces 28% CO2 reduction and Leonardo DiCaprio and a host of celebs get behind the NRDC's Senate plea to pass clean energy legislation.


2010 may be Finland's breakthrough year in cleantech

Wed, Dec 30 2009 at 9:54 PM EST

Technology pundit Shawn Lesser identifies 11 breakthrough companies in Finland's expanding cleantech sector.


Finnish cleantech, Oy

Thu, Dec 03 2009 at 10:01 PM EST

Finland's cleantech sector traces innovative industry back to ancient roots.


Silicon, the new lithium?

Sun, Nov 29 2009 at 10:39 PM EST

A new breakthrough may bring silicon-air batteries to market in less than 5 years.


Carbon-sucking nanotubes

Mon, Nov 23 2009 at 7:25 PM EST

Porifera may be the first to take a new nanotechnology to market, offering a viable solution for sequestering carbon.


A new little engine that could

Mon, Nov 23 2009 at 2:18 PM EST

California's Amtrak trains get an environmentally friendly upgrade.


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