Green industries eye "fiscal cliff" boost

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Tax breaks for biofuels, energy efficiency and electric transport all extended in landmark bill

Avoiding the so-called "fiscal cliff" could provide a major boost to the US biofuels, energy efficiency, and electric car sectors, as well as the fast-expanding wind energy industry. While the decision...

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