Latest News about Air Pollution and Its Effects

In Miss., Dupont awash in lawsuits.
Sunday April 30th 2006, 10:00 am

Mixed with the wreckage left behind by Hurricane Katrina is a lingering suspicion of the DuPont Co. -- a suspicion that divides some residents of this shattered Gulf Coast community. [News Source]

They say toxic site made them sick.
Sunday April 30th 2006, 10:00 am

Residents of a Hernando, Florida neighborhood are trying to figure out how to prove their health issues were caused by the toxic county site next door. [News Source]

Communities, people working to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Sunday April 30th 2006, 10:00 am

Both local and state government, as well as community activists, are coming up with novel ways to address global warming. [News Source]

Now drivers have to pass green test.
Sunday April 30th 2006, 10:00 am

After surviving an emergency stop and three-point turn, driving test candidates will in future have to show they can save fuel as well. [News Source]

Dust storm hits peninsula on Monday.
Sunday April 30th 2006, 10:00 am

A yellow dust storm will blanket most of the Korean Peninsula today, the Korea Meteorological Administration said on Sunday. [News Source]

Beijing sees 9 days of blue sky in April.
Sunday April 30th 2006, 10:00 am

Beijing endured a dusty month in April. The only nine days of blue sky among the past 29 days showed the most serious air pollution in the past four years. [News Source]

Dogfight erupts above tranquil lake.
Sunday April 30th 2006, 10:00 am

Lac Tremblant looks lovely as the leaves are turning, but residents don't want foreign tourists viewing it from the air. [News Source]

Feeling the need for green.
Sunday April 30th 2006, 10:00 am

From green roofs to energy-efficient office buildings, Toronto has room for improvement. [News Source]

Relaxing clean air rules means…
Sunday April 30th 2006, 10:00 am

President Bush said he would ask the EPA to use its "available authority to grant waivers that would relieve critical fuel supply shortages." What would that mean? [News Source]

Coal plants in Illinois putting more mercury into the air.
Sunday April 30th 2006, 10:00 am

While mercury pollution has declined overall nationally, the amount of mercury released into the air by coal-fired power plants has increased in 28 states, including Illinois, according to a published report. [News Source]

Report: State’s toxic releases up.
Sunday April 30th 2006, 10:00 am

Toxic chemical releases by Maine industry appear to be on the upswing after a long decline, according to an EPA report. [News Source]