Has China Won the Cleantech Race?

China is emerging as the clear leader in the race for global dominance in the clean tech sector according to a report from the World Watch Institute (WWI). Not only has Beijing pulled ahead of the United States in renewable capacity and investment, this week's midterm election results will only make it harder for the U.S. to catch up. In the last State of the Union address, President Obama was clear about the importance of positioning America as a clean tech powerhouse: