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Biofuels could cut jet emissions by 65%, says Air New Zealand
03 June 2009The replacement by biofuels of half of the jet fuels now being burned could cut airlines' greenhouse gas emissions by 60–65%, claimed Air New Zealand.
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Rockley launches $100m China fund
01 June 2009UK-based technology funding firm Rockley Group has announced a $100 million fund that will invest in Chinese firms engaged in sustainable development activities.
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PRI urges investors to step up on climate
01 June 2009Investors must not wait for policy-makers to encourage them to act on the threat of climate change, according to a report by an investor coalition.
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Osmosis plans €200m PE fund
01 June 2009Osmosis Capital is understood to be aiming to raise €200 million ($279 million) into a low-carbon technology private equity fund of funds.
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Clean-Tech VC Plummets - Ernst & Young
01 June 2009US venture capital (VC) investment in clean technology firms dropped 63% in the first quarter of 2009 compared to the same period last year, according to Ernst & Young.
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New fund manager aiming for €200m enviro fund-of-funds
28 May 2009A recently launched fund manager claiming "depth and breadth" in experience is understood to be hoping to raise €200 million ($279 million) into a low-carbon technology private equity fund of funds.
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Brazil boosts biodiesel blending requirement to 4%
27 May 2009Biodiesel producers in Brazil cheered the government's decision last week to increase the compulsory biodiesel blend from 3% (B3) to 4% of diesel fuel, beginning on 1 July.
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Investors call for stronger carbon market
21 May 2009An alliance of institutional investors managing €4 trillion in assets has called for carbon markets to be strengthened and broadened – but is also calling for alternative policies to attract climate-related investments in developing countries.
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Biopetrol chief slams German government for bringing biodiesel sector low
20 May 2009The chief executive of biodiesel producer Biopetrol Industries launched a stinging attack on Germany's politicians – including the Chancellor Angela Merkel – for almost destroying the country's biodiesel sector through double standards, egoism, bowing to special interests and politicking.
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VC investment in clean-tech plummets – Ernst & Young
14 May 2009The economic gloom caused a significant drop in US venture capital (VC) investment in clean technology firms in the first quarter of 2009, according to Ernst & Young.