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Type of site | News |
|---|---|
| Available in | English |
| Headquarters | California, USA |
| Created by | Scott Cooney[1] |
| Editor | Zach Shahan[1] |
| Revenue | Advertisement, optional subscription |
| URL | cleantechnica |
| Commercial | Yes |
| Registration | Optional |
| Launched | January 7, 2008; 17 years ago (2008-01-07)[2] |
| Current status | Online |
CleanTechnica is a US-based online audio and video media company,[3] that operates a website under the same name, dedicated to aggregating news inclean technology,sustainable energy, andelectric vehicles, with a focus onTesla.[4][5] It is a privately held company founded in 2008.[6]
CleanTechnica's stories have been cited byBusiness Insider (onLindsey Graham),[7]Reuters (onnanotech for energy storage),[8]ThinkProgress (onwind power inTexas),[9]The Washington Post (on suburban living),[10] andSlate (onmedical mask stockpiling during theCOVID-19 pandemic).[11]ThinkProgress have also published their stories in full.[12]
CleanTechnica has published interviews with people such as the Post Carbon Institute FellowRichard Heinberg.[13]
The Chief Editor, main writer and CEO is Zach Shahan.[1]
Apart from its own staff, CleanTechnica have accepted guest contributions from others, such as California Governor (then mayor of San Francisco)Gavin Newsom.[14]