Online News 8 January
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News
Clean-tech stocks set for rebound
8 January: Clean technology stocks are set to rebound in the next three months, following a dismal performance in 2008, according to a report from Banc of America Securities-Merrill Lynch. More…
US NOx and SO2 prices rocket after CAIR reprieve
8 January: Prices soared in the major US emissions markets, after the DC Court of Appeals agreed to keep the Clean Air Interstate Rule in place while the Environmental Protection Agency develops an alternative mechanism. More…
Carbon market value up 84% in 2008 – analyst
8 January: The carbon market was worth $118 billion last year, up 84% year-on-year, according to a report by analysis firm New Carbon Finance. More…
Clean-tech VC seen down in ‘09 after record ‘08
8 January: Clean-tech venture capital investments reached a record $8.4 billion in 2008 – up 38% from 2007, according to the Cleantech Group. More…
Export credit agencies force Ilisu suspension
8 January: The German, Swiss and Austrian export credit agencies have suspended guarantees for the controversial Ilisu dam project in Turkey. More…
Lawyers to launch association for climate change officers (from Carbon Finance)
8 January: A professional association of senior executives responsible for climate change and energy is to be launched in the US within the next six to 18 months. More…
Ironshore moves into environmental insurance
8 January: Ironshore Inc. has set up an environmental insurance division. More…
WHEB Ventures expands, reaches second close
8 January: WHEB Ventures has reached a second close of £73.7 million ($112 million) of its latest clean-tech venture fund, and has announced plans to open an office in Germany. More…
Westpac details 110 ESG performance indicators
8 January: Australian bank Westpac has published its 2008 report, detailing its environmental, social and governance performance against 110 indicators. More…
December/January issue of Carbon Finance out now
8 January: The December/January issue of Carbon Finance is now available, including the results of our annual market survey. More…