In Other News (April 16)
- John Doerr, Silicon Valley venture capitalist, explains why cleantech is "the biggest economic opportunity of the century" and his four steps for solving global warming.
- China is ramping up polysilicon production, but will remain a small player for some time, according to THT Research.
- CNET reports on the debate over ethanol's carbon footprint.
- The New York Times reports on how technology is smoothing the way for home wind-power turbines.
- Reuters reports that the EU is on track to meet wind energy goals.
- Solar power boom continues in Europe.
- The Telegraph reports that scientists are underestimating the impact of climate change on sea levels.