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BHP Billiton to invest $10 billion in Australia
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — BHP Billiton Ltd. will invest almost $10 billion on expanding iron ore and coal mining operations in Australia, the world’s biggest miner announced Friday.The Melbourne–based Anglo–Australian giant will spend $6.6 billion on expanding its iron ore operations in Western Australia state, $2.5 billion on expanding three metallurgical coal projects in Queensland … Continue reading
States in CO2 pact invest $404 million in efficiency
Ten eastern states in a greenhouse gas reduction program have invested more than half of their carbon permit auction proceeds, or about $404 million, in energy efficiency, the group said today. New York, Massachusetts, Maryland, and seven other states on the East Coast belong to the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, or RGGI, which aims to … Continue reading
Time to Invest in Green Technology? YES
Interview with VC Raj Atluru of Draper, Fisher, Jurvetson of Menlo Park CAin which we discuss if the time is right for big investment in alternative energy and green technology. We talked at the Going Green 2007 conference in Davis CA. Raj gives his perspectives on the global picture. www.AlternativeEnergyHQ.com
Andreessen Horowitz May Soon Invest in Startup Foursquare
By Ed Silverstein TMCnet Contributor The Silicon Valley venture capital firm of Andreessen Horowitz may invest in startup Foursquare (News – Alert), The Wall Street Journal reported.The Journal cited one unnamed person “familiar with the matter” in its story. Terms of the deal were not released, and Andreessen Horowitz was mum on its potential involvement.“Foursquare is … Continue reading
GE to invest $10 billion in Ecomagination initiative
General Electric headquarters in Fairfield, Conn. (Credit:General Electric) General Electric announced Thursday plans to invest $10 billion over the next five years in Ecomagination, the green-focused research and development program it began in 2005. Since Ecomagination began, GE has invested a total of $5 billion in its research and development as of the end of … Continue reading
Shell, Cargill invest more in Virent for biogasoline
by Martin LaMonica Font size Print E-mail Share 4 comments Share Although electric vehicles are often the highlight of auto shows these days, work on advanced biofuels continues with at least some companies making progress on industry goals. Madison, Wis.-based Virent Energy Systems said on Tuesday that it raised $46.4 million in a third round … Continue reading
Dow Corning To Invest US $13M in European Solar
Published: 2010-06-01 Michigan, United States –Dow Corning has announced that it will invest up to US $13 million to expand its European capabilities to innovate with silicon-based materials and technologies. The European Solar Solutions Application Center, will focus on advancing the company’s technology for use in photovoltaic cells. Construction is expected to begin later in … Continue reading
What “Green Technology” would you suggest a 16 year old invest in?
I want to buy stocks, and I feel that green technology will be a great investment for the future. What would you suggest, and I think solar or wind energy? Besides, what do you think of Ecolab shares? Thanks in advance!