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Chicago TribuneDespite dynamic advocacy by Muti and CSO, “Alternative Energy” premiere runs ...The Classical ReviewBy Lawrence A. Johnson Mason Bates' "Alternative Energy" was given its world premiere Thursday by Riccardo Muti and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Photo: Lydia Danmiller With Riccardo Muti and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra set to embark on a West ...Muti and the CSO revel in the brave new worlds of 'Alternative Energy'Chicago Sun-TimesIn Muti's hands, new Mason Bates work presses the right buttons with CSO audienceChicago Tribuneall 3 news articles »

Sandusky Co. OKs alternative energy zoneToledo BladeFREMONT -- Sandusky County commissioners have approved making the county an alternative energy zone, which will enable green energy projects to get state tax breaks. The zone was approved Thursday to assist wind turbine manufacturer Nordex, ...County approves tax break for 'green' energyFremont News Messengerall 2 news articles »

Two key renewable energy programs get USDA fundsWestern Farm Press"President Obama has laid out a new era for American energy—an economy fueled by homegrown and alternative energy sources that will be designed and produced by American workers," said Vilsack. "These programs support that vision by helping ...Agriculture department offers $50M for biofuelsNorthern Colorado Business Reportall 7 news articles »

America's failure to invest in alternative energy sources will come back to ...Baltimore Sun (blog)And the broader question of our energy problem is enormously complex. However, that does not justify our failure to invest in alternative energy sources the way other countries have. A serious build out of renewable energy would produce employment that ...and more »

Chicago Classical ReviewFermilab sounds debut at CSO performanceJoliet Herald NewsBy Sarah Charley Fermilab Today February 2, 2012 11:52AM Mason Bates visits the Fermilab in Batavia last year to record sounds for his work “Alternative Energy.” The 22-minute work premieres this evening. | Todd Rosenberg Photography To view a clip of ...Despite dynamic advocacy by Muti and CSO, Bates' “Alternative Energy” runs out ...Chicago Classical Reviewall 6 news articles »

Squeezed supply of Russian gas to some EU countries fell further today (3 February), the European Commission said, but added the situation had not reached emergency levels despite freezing temperatures gripping much of Europe. More »

Lombard won't require alternative energy on aggregation bidsChicago Daily HeraldIf electric aggregation gains voter support, the village plans to ask companies that submit bids to list the percentage of energy that could be provided from renewable sources, Village Manager David Hulseberg said. But Trustee Laura Fitzpatrick on ...and more »

EU Climate Commissioner Connie Hedegaard says global development challenges cannot be met if the world's economic powers do not rethink their growth model. In an exclusive interview with EurActiv, she also addresses controversial policies on emission charges for airlines and rejects calls for a price floor to sustain Europe's depressed carbon market. More »

The European Union's climate commissioner, Connie Hedegaard, has warned about expanding the use of biofuels as the EU executive finalises an assessment of the potentially damaging effects they may have over the earth's climate. She spoke to EurActiv as part of a wide-ranging exclusive interview on sustainability issues. More »

Russian gas export monopoly Gazprom has restricted supplies to Europe, its largest foreign market, to cover an increase in domestic demand caused by a cold snap.  More »

Energy Commissioner Günther Oettinger has called for a pooling of national powers to set energy policy in Brussels after 2014, in an unscripted speech to European policymakers yesterday (31 January). More »

As political and societal will gathers to massively cut carbon emissions over the next years, the value of carbon-intensive oil and gas firms is likely to plummet, potentially leaving taxpayers with the burden for bailing them out, argues Matthew Ulterino. More »

19/12/2011 00:00:00 EU sets out plans for cutting emissions by over 80% without disrupting energy supplies and competitiveness. ...

Despite conclusive evidence (see http://foe.org/keystone-xl-pipeline-influence-scandal) that the State Department has overseen a corrupt Keystone XL tar sands pipeline review process, the Obama administration indicated last Thursday (November 10) that the department will remain in charge of the new environmental review of the proposed pipeline. But additional evidence has surfaced that will complicate the State Department's bid to oversee this review. Friends of the Earth and...

Friends of the Earth is proud to team up with Annie Leonard, creator of the hit video The Story of Stuff, on her latest project -- The Story of Broke. This new video describes the myriad ways in which our government subsidizes big polluters and other destructive industries and then tells us that we’re broke. As the video illustrates, the truth is we're not...

12,000 strong. That's how many people showed up Sunday, November 6 -- exactly one year before Election Day 2012 -- to link arms around the White House in a circle of hope (three rings deep!) and urge President Obama to stop the proposed Keystone XL tar sands oil pipeline. We're gaining momentum day by day. We can win, but only with continued commitment to hold...

19/10/2011 00:00:00 The EU will invest €50bn in infrastructure – connecting Europe, boosting competitiveness and creating jobs. ...

Evidence is mounting that the State Department’s review of a proposed tar sands oil pipeline has been corrupted by bias, lobbyist influence and conflicts of interest. The growing scandal is making front-page headlines and putting new pressure on President Obama to stop the pipeline. The proposed pipeline — TransCanada’s Keystone XL — would transport the world’s dirtiest oil from Canada’s tar sands to refineries on the...

17/10/2011 00:00:00 Our future well-being depends on how efficiently we use resources now. Below are some tips on how we can do this. ...

October 14, 2011 -- Our communications director has compiled a must-read list of coverage of the Keystone XL pipeline controversy. There has been a lot of coverage. He's compiled some of the last week’s key stories here.  *** Lawmakers raise bias concerns in letter to Clinton; key concern is Cardno Entrix conflict of interest   “U.S. lawmakers will urge Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Friday to reject the...

Friends of the Earth, DeSmogBlog, Oil Change International and the Other 98% have investigated the cozy relationships and pro-pipeline cronyism stemming from the State Department’s review of the proposed Keystone XL tar sands oil pipeline. Check out the white board from our research to see how this web of corruption is spun around State Department officials, oil company lobbyists, and K Street campaign donors...and how...

08/09/2011 00:00:00 Improved coordination among governments will strengthen the EU's hand when negotiating with international energy suppliers. ...

30/08/2011 00:00:00 New measure will encourage car makers to invest in CO2 reduction technologies, part of the EU's overall approach to climate change. ...

22/06/2011 00:00:00 New measures would boost energy saving and help EU reach 2020 goal of 20% reduction. ...