Idaho must lift its energy sights beyond polluting coal. Unless Idaho wants to play odd-man-out among peer states, it should heed the call to arms of the Western Governors' Associating meeting this week. [News Source]

Should a fowl odor in Shreveport distract louisiana lawmakers? Two local legislators are pushing through a bill demanding that state agencies do something about a foul-smelling plant north of downtown Shreveport. [News Source]

Warming at the Court. As early as this week, the Supreme Court will decide whether to hear a case that is now something of a dud but could become one of the most significant pieces of environmental litigation in a generation. [News Source]

Major mine cleanups under way. Old mines continue to pollute Sierra streams, but two close to Nevada City and Grass Valley will soon be cleaned up by federal agencies. [News Source]

City wins chemical pollution lawsuit. A San Francisco jury sided with the city of Modesto in its quest to make chemical companies pay for water pollution caused by dry-cleaning solvents. Up to $100M is at stake. [News Source]

Chlorine could be significant polluter. Chlorine, possibly from sea salt, could be creating 10 percent or more of the ozone pollution in local air, according to new findings by UC Irvine researchers. [News Source]

State has asbestos questions. Colorado's Department of Public Health and Environment is trying to determine whether a contractor followed proper procedures before beginning work on the vacated Highline Terrace on Parker apartment complex. [News Source]

33 senators urge Risch to reject mercury rule. Thirty-three of 35 state senators have signed a petition urging Gov. Jim Risch to opt out of a federal pollution-trading program that, if adopted, could clear the way for coal-fired power plants to be built in Idaho. [News Source]

Pollution sites still awaiting cleanup. Twenty years ago, a hazardous waste storage business in Rockford was declared a public health threat. [News Source]

Illinois begins hearings on mercury emissions. The state environmental officials clashed with power companies Monday over proposed mercury reduction rules. [News Source]

Senate panel approves mercury reduction bill. A state Senate environmental committee passed a power plant mercury reduction bill Tuesday that clashes with a mercury reduction proposal offered by the administration of Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell. [News Source]