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Global Warming Debate Continues to Heat Up in 2010

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Global warming has had a strong role in triggering the frenzy of cleantech development. 

Although some still question whether the warming of climate can be attributed to human activities, scientists have predicted that 2010 will be the hottest year on record, as reported by The Economist in No hiding place?

Regardless of whether you agree that we have contributed to the temperature rise, it is still worthwhile to pay attention to the consequences of such rise as its impact on cleantech funding and development is destined to increase.

A123Systems Awarded $249 Million Grant

Posted in Cleantech

Venture capital investment and government grants fuel the greentech explosion in the United States. However, due to the recent economic downturn, money from venture capital has been dwindling to a trickle. In fact, many predict that as much as half of U.S. venture capital firms will disappear as a result of the current economic downturn (House Select Committee on Energy Independent and Global Warming – testimony of Robert T. Nelsen July 29, 2009). 

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