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Envirogen raises $50m from institutional investor
15 July 2010Water firm Envirogen Technologies has secured $50 million in equity financing from an institutional investor.
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Clean energy infrastructure a 'good match' for pension funds
15 July 2010Investments in European renewable energy infrastructure are a good choice for pension funds and insurance companies because they provide a good match with their liability profiles, said Joost Bergsma, CEO of BNP Paribas Clean Energy Partners.
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Clean-tech venture capital investment hits record $4bn
08 July 2010Global venture capital investment in clean-tech firms hit record levels in the first half of 2010, with investment totalling more than $4 billion, preliminary figures reveal.
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US investors file record number of climate resolutions
08 July 2010Investors are increasing pressure on US and Canadian companies to pay attention to climate change risks and opportunities, filing a record number of shareholder resolutions in 2010.
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Private equity a 'success' for responsible investment – USS
08 July 2010The rapid embrace by the private equity sector of responsible investment (RI) principles marks a clear success for the approach to investing, according to a leading specialist.
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Drax considers biomass conversion
01 July 2010Western Europe's largest coal-fired power plant is planning to convert one of its six generators entirely to biomass – but warned this will only be possible if the UK government changes its policy framework to support such projects.
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Tesla shrugs off doubts, races to $226m IPO
01 July 2010In a positive sign for the clean-tech sector, newly listed electric car maker Tesla Motors has shaken the tin for more than $200 million while debut trading saw its share price race ahead.
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Biorefineries have big role in fight against climate change – WEF
01 July 2010Biorefineries – facilities that convert biomass into fuel, energy, chemicals and materials – have a major role to play in combating climate change, says a World Economic Forum (WEF) report.
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New funds to boost exposure to carbon-efficient companies
01 July 2010A British investment company has become the latest to offer carbon-orientated funds that aim to promote "traditional investment with a carbon tilt".
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Wheb branches out into renewables infrastructure
01 July 2010UK asset management company Wheb has hired four infrastructure investment specialists who are seeking €200 million ($247 million) for a Europe-focused renewable energy infrastructure fund.