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The sky's the limit
01 October 2006Although voluntary carbon offset programmes are becoming increasingly common, many environmentalists remain sceptical as to their benefits. They shouldn't be, says Jonathan Shopley
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GFI to acquire Amerex for $86 million
01 October 2006New York-based broker GFI Group is to acquire most of Amerex Energy's North American brokerage operations for $86 million.
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Dutch firms launch green VC fund
01 October 2006European 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.
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In his element
01 October 2006Earlier this year, David Lincoln closed one of the largest venture capital funds in the emerging 'cleantech' sector. He talks to Jess McCabe
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Running down run-off
01 October 2006Trading is beginning to build in US water quality credits, but bigger schemes will be needed to interest Wall Street, reports Ray Pospisil
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A warm front for Europe's weather market?
01 October 2006In 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