"This field of greentech could be the largest economic opportunity of the 21st century," Doerr said. "There's never been a better time than now to start or accelerate a greentech venture."

The Cleantech Venture Network LLC today announced in their Cleantech Venture Monitor™ report that a record $502 million in venture capital was invested in cleantech during Q4 2005 in North America.

Mankind is called to exercise a responsible stewardship over creation. This was the appeal made by Legionary Father Paolo Scarafoni when he opened a congress on the theme "Ethics and the Environment," at the European University of Rome last Monday.

Although they are both only a year old, GGT Waste and Natural Biotechnology, both affiliates of Green Growth Technologies, LLC, have jointly captured a coveted EBJ Technology Merit award. The two companies were hailed for their innovations in addressing pathogen removal, agriculture waste management, and advanced soil washing in environmentally safe ways.

Global investment bank Goldman Sachs has adopted a comprehensive environmental policy, acknowledging the scientific consensus on climate change and calling for urgent action by public policy makers and federal regulators to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Sun Microsystems has introduced the first computer processor designed for eco-responsibility, claiming innovations in power, cooling, and performance. The new product was unveiled at the company's Summit on 21st Century Eco-Responsibility held Nov. 14.

Renewable energy capacity in the United States supported by voluntary demand rather than regulatory requirements now tops 2,200 megawatts (MW) -- up more than 1000% in just five years, according to a new report from the U.S. Department of Energy.

Topping out at an estimated 61 miles per gallon (mpg) in the city, hybrids again lead the list of fuel-efficient vehicles for the new model year.

She sees Third World villages that need clean water, American Indian reservations without enough housing and South American communities with no electricity.

The World Wildlife Fund and the Center for Energy and Climate Solutions have announced that IBM, a participant in their Climate Savers program, has surpassed its reduction target and avoided more than 1.28 million tons of CO2 emissions since the company joined the program in 1998, saving $115 million in reduced energy costs.

GGT Waste (also a Green Growth Technology company) has used this technology to demonstrate the biocide (killing of) pathogens found in New Orleans floodwaters and sludge from the Ninth Ward in New Orleans.

Safeway Inc. has announced that it will purchase 100% renewable energy to power the company's 270 fuel stations in the United States, its 15 stores in San Francisco, and the Safeway corporate campuses in Pleasanton and Walnut Creek, Calif.

"I was very worried about our dependence on foreign oil, and instead of waiting for someone in government to do something, I decided I would do what I can"

Heavy-duty natural gas powered vehicles (NGVs) that meet strict emissions standards are more cost-effective to own, operate, and maintain over their lifetime than comparable diesel powered vehicles

Honeywell has completed a prototype cooling, heating and power (CHP) generation system at Fort Bragg in Fayetteville, N.C., designed to improve energy infrastructure, reduce energy consumption, and increase energy security.