Here’s a sampling of the latest
green-tech news, along with quick commentary.

Gates set to dump half his stake in Pacific Ethanol – The Sacramento Bee
A reflection of investor discontent with the biofuels industry.
New Renewable Network Hopes to Make Greentech Connections – Greentech Media
Schmoozing leads to business. The Renewable Energy Business Network expands chapters and incorporates as a nonprofit with new sponsors.
Ocean Seeding Banned Until More Research – Earth2Tech
This is really just the opening phase of what I expect to be a much bigger debate about geoengineering ‘fixes’ to climate change.

Biomass, baby. Click on the image for 'green buildings on the cheap' photo gallery.

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American Biomass funded for wood-fueled home heating – VentureBeat
I’m a pellet stove guinea pig and a customer of this company. I wrote about my pellet stove and the industry on Earth Day this year.
Showtime: Your Guide to Today’s Senate Climate Bill Slugfest – The Wall Street Journal
For those of you keeping score at home, check out the debate lines on a climate bill that is not expected to go through.
Matt Damon Caught Test Driving Tesla Prototype: Wants One! – Autofiends.com
Although Damon confesses to be an electric-car geek, he shows himself to be a totally normal guy–wicked excited about the quick acceleration.