Alternative energy market lures controversy and venture capitalists

May 14 - Guardian Unlimited - A surprising splash of red ink from a leading US maker of ethanol fuel, along with a research report warning of a potential dotcom-type bubble, has rocked confidence in the burgeoning cleantech market.

The jolt comes at a time when venture capitalists are practically falling over themselves to invest in cleantech startups, no doubt reminiscing for the days when companies like Yahoo!, eBay and Amazon first floated their shares and gave them exit strategies they have been only able to dream about since the bubble burst. Read More.