Analysis

  • A trillion and rising

    01 October 2006

    The latest study from Eurosif estimates the European socially responsible investment market is worth more than €1 trillion. Matt Christensen reviews its findings

  • Why 'good' science doesn't help

    01 October 2006

    Andrew Dlugolecki argues that using cost trends and empirical climate science puts insurers at grave risk of ­underestimating the likely costs of climate change

  • To trade, or not to trade?

    01 October 2006

    Despite many states planning to ban the trading of mercury allowances – and looming lawsuits – the US Environmental Protection Agency is confident its trading plan will work. Ray Pospisil reports

  • The sky's the limit

    01 October 2006

    Although voluntary carbon offset programmes are becoming increasingly common, many environmentalists remain sceptical as to their benefits. They shouldn't be, says Jonathan Shopley

  • GFI to acquire Amerex for $86 million

    01 October 2006

    New York-based broker GFI Group is to acquire most of Amerex Energy's North American brokerage operations for $86 million.

  • Dutch firms launch green VC fund

    01 October 2006

    European banks Fortis and Triodos and venture capital firm Stichting DOEN have set up a new venture capital fund to invest in Dutch sustainable technology start-ups.

  • In his element

    01 October 2006

    Earlier this year, David Lincoln closed one of the largest venture capital funds in the emerging 'cleantech' sector. He talks to Jess McCabe

  • Running down run-off

    01 October 2006

    Trading is beginning to build in US water quality credits, but bigger schemes will be needed to interest Wall Street, reports Ray Pospisil

  • A warm front for Europe's weather market?

    01 October 2006

    In recent years, investment funds have helped drive huge growth in the US weather markets. Christopher Cundy asks if they are now likely to take Europe by storm