New York Fracking Ban Draws Attention to Health Concerns
Last week New York banned fracking statewide, a move which environmental activists say will encourage more states to do the same, reports National Geographic. Already, anti-fracking...
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Cleantech & Sustainability New Fundings and Fund Activity
Hampton Creek Closes $90M Series C; Phonic Raises $44.5M Series D; Rebellion Photonics Receives $4.25M from ARPA-E; FarmLogs Raises $10 million Series B; Virgin Unite and MaRS Launch...
Washington Gov. Beckons for Law to Reduce Pollution
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee is trying to make his state the next to adopt a cap-and-trade program similar to California’s. Approximately 85 percent of Washington’s carbon emissions...
The Time to Shorten the Innovation Cycle and Make the Energy Transition Real Is Now
Its time for groundbreaking inventions in all fields of renewable energy for a 100% renewable energy economy, says Maximilian Martin, Ph.D., founder of Impact Economy.
Agriculture Technology Draws Interest from Major Corporates in Funds & Partnerships
Corporate-backed funds, incubators and partnerships are driving a big increase in investment towards AgTech startups that boost food production, reduce waste, and make farms smarter.
California AgTech Startups Get Boost with Local Innovation Organization
Farmers need tech solutions to save water and their crops in an era of drought, and solutions were on display during a recent AgTech startup pitch event.
Top Sustainability Conferences in 2015 You Should Have on Your Radar
We’ve highlighted six conferences for those wishing to mingle with hot cleantech startups as well as brush up on emerging trends in sustainable innovation.
"Cream of the Crowdfunding Crop" Blows Through Funding Goals
Which products with cleantech and sustainability missions are gaining major traction on crowdfunding platforms? Hurry, there’s still time to get in on a few of them.
NEEDED: 2.5 Billion Sustainable Toilets
More than a third of the world's population are without toilets, representing not only a sanitary and human rights issue but a technological one. The western version of a toilet won't...
Cleantech & Resource Efficiency New Fundings and Fund Activity
BofA's $100M for clean cooking stoves in the developing world; Getaround gets $24M for on-demand car sharing; Essess raises $10M for building energy efficiency assessments; LeddarTech...