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Obama has world's confidence on climate
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Despite a host of other urgent problems to tackle, President Barack Obama still inspires confidence from environmental and corporate leaders that he is committed to the fight against climate change. Full Article
U.S. funding brightens outlook for green
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - U.S. infusion of federal funds into clean technology projects has prevented the collapse of many green firms, revived enthusiasm and is now generating optimism for the emerging sector in 2010. Full Article
Water investment outlook still murky
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - When it comes to water, it is pretty clear to investors that a growing global shortage will bring in new business opportunities. Full Article
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Clean energy future has humble beginnings
LONDON/SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Humble, established technologies including natural gas and energy efficiency are top picks to lead a clean energy race through 2020, policymakers and senior executives told Reuters this week. Full Article | Video
Silicon Valley status threatened in green energy
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Silicon Valley has big ideas and deep pockets, but the iconic cradle of semiconductors and the Internet fears it may be pushed aside in the clean energy future. Full Article
China, U.S. to dominate solar market
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The United States and China are in a head-to-head race to become the world's top market for solar power, and panel makers are wasting no time making plans to cash in on the growth promise of both markets despite the global recession. Full Article | Video
September U.N. summit seen key to climate deal
OSLO (Reuters) - A drive to agree a U.N. climate pact in Copenhagen in December risks failure unless world leaders revive bogged-down negotiations at a U.N. summit in New York on September 22, experts say. Full Article
Climate adaptation brings investment bets
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - While many companies and policy-makers search for ways to lessen the impact of global warming, some are looking at technologies for climate adaptation -- how to minimize the impact of climate change already set in motion. Full Article
Google plans new mirror for cheaper solar power
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Google Inc is disappointed with the lack of breakthrough investment ideas in the green technology sector but the company is working to develop its own new mirror technology that could reduce the cost of building solar thermal plants by a quarter or more. Full Article
Tesla, BrightSource IPOs could be late 2010
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Electric vehicle maker Tesla Motors and solar thermal energy firm BrightSource Energy would not launch their initial public offerings until 2010 if market conditions don't improve, a venture capital investor in both companies said on Thursday. Full Article
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