Clean tech and the new protectionism

James S Murray
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From "Buy Domestic" policies to "soft loans", the global clean tech sector has found itself dangerously embroiled in the escalating row about protectionist measures. James Murray investigates

Protectionism is on the prowl again, and it is preparing to feast on the global clean tech sector. Concerns are mounting that the protectionism that has re-emerged in the economic downturn is having...

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