Some say science could hurt planet, others fear unknown future effects. While nanotechnology has a lot of potential, scientists warn that a great deal more research is needed to ensure that the tiny particles used in the latest “miracle products” don't end up turning into the next environmental nightmare. [News Source]

Cameron’s new green credentials under fire. David Cameron's newly trumpeted "green" credentials came under fire yesterday on the eve of a speech committing his party to cutting pollution. [News Source]

Global warming hitting home — and the future looks warmer yet. Global warming is changing Michigan's environment, from less ice on the lakes to hotter summers and more extreme weather events. [News Source]

Cameron goes slightly greener in luxury Lexus. David Cameron yesterday confirmed that he opted for a large luxury car, rather than a less polluting model, when he decided to ditch his Government-provided vehicle for environmental reasons. [News Source]

Cameron to target car emissions. Conservative leader David Cameron is to commit his party to reduce carbon emissions from cars by nearly a third. [News Source]

Gas-tax money sits as leaks continue. Twenty-two years after taking the most aggressive action in history to prevent underground storage tanks from further polluting drinking water, the federal government is sitting on $2.5 billion in gas-tax money earmarked for cleanups. [News Source]

Air board attacks cargo pollution (San Jose Mercury News) California's smog-fighting agency Thursday approved a sweeping plan to reduce air pollution caused by the ports, rail lines and roadways that move goods across the state. [News Source]

Traffic blights. Choking, smarting, coughing Delhiites had resigned themselves to the deathly burden of foul air as an expected cost of development and mobility. [News Source]

Coal plants need high-tech pollution solutions. With the strong emissions standards set by law, McLennan County could reap the benefits from new power plants while minimizing the hazards. [News Source]

Dubious choices. President Bush has asked the Senate to approve nominees for two important federal posts with great influence over environmental policy. Neither candidate is particularly good news. [News Source]

Navajos protest water talks with Peabody Coal. Navajos marched to the Navajo Nation Council and protested the tribe's negotiations with Peabody Coal, opposing the use of Navajos' pristine aquifer water by coal mines and power plants. [News Source]