Clean tech paves way for new Silicon Valley industry

2007 was an important year for creating a higher awareness of global warming. Many venture capitalists have found great companies that are committed to green technologies.

There were a number of moments throughout 2007 that pointed to the growing importance of the green phenomenon to Silicon Valley culture and business. But if there was a single event that crystalized the reasons why the cultural embrace of environmental issues may have been the biggest business or technology story in 2007, it may have been the November day when former vice president Al Gore announced he was joining Kleiner Perkins Caufield and Byers, the Silicon Valley venture capital firm, as a partner to focus on green businesses.

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