Planktos

UK team clears path for massive ocean iron fertilization trial

January 6, 2009 - Best of the web - Scientists show that melting ice releases iron, paving the way for man-made iron fertilization off the Falklands coast. Full Story »

Planktos drops ocean-iron dreams as it changes hands, direction

December 18, 2008 - News brief - As company switches CEOs, Planktos plans to break into copper mining. Full Story »

Cleantech deals don't slow in final weeks of '08

December 18, 2008 - Exclusive - Cleantech closes the year with a bang, with a record 41 deals announced that span efficiency, biopesticides, solar and biofuels. Full Story »

Murky waters for commercial ocean fertilization projects

October 31, 2008 - Exclusive - Future of startup Climos unclear as London Convention and Protocol today prohibits all ocean fertilization activities other than 'legitimate scientific research.' Full Story »

Despite opposition, ocean iron fertilization forging ahead

June 10, 2008 - Exclusive - More countries have lined up to voice concerns. But advocates of OIF plan to proceed anyway. (updated) Full Story »

Plankton to the rescue

January 22, 2008 - Exclusive - Dan Whaley of Climos thinks sprinkling iron in the ocean to grow plankton can have a big effect on CO2 at a low cost. Full Story »
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