Air pollution lawsuits target 3 more plants (Louisville Courier-Journal) Three more Rubbertown-area plants are targets in class-action lawsuits blaming air pollution for preventing residents' "full use and enjoyment of their properties." The lawsuits were filed last Friday and seek unspecified compensation from Zeon Chemicals, OxyVinyls and American Synthetic Rubber Co. Like two suits filed earlier, they claim residents' health has suffered. "The number one purpose of [News Source]

Blowin’ and goin’. The American Wind Energy Association has proclaimed Texas as the new Numero Uno in wind power-generation capacity, breezing past historic leader California. [News Source]

Sumatra haze reaches Malaysia, Thailand. Haze from forest fires blanketing much of Sumatra has started to spill over into neighbouring countries, posing a health risk and disrupting flights both at home and abroad, local officials said Sunday. [News Source]

Recycle your computer. In a bid to reduce e-waste and pollution, and increase recycling efforts, an international computer company is expanding its PC recycling campaign locally. [News Source]

Indiranagar most polluted. Indiranagar is the most polluted residential colony in the state capital as far as air and noise pollution are concerned. [News Source]

Power plant airstrike leaves a noxious mess. The fires continued to burn Monday at a seaside power plant, the source of 15,000 tons of heavy fuel oil that spilled into pristine Mediterranean waters after an Israeli attack two weeks ago. The resulting slick has fouled close to 50 miles of beaches and rocky coastline, and threatens aquatic life and the fishing industry. [News Source]

U.N. fears oil pollution in Lebanon. The United Nations says oil pollution in Lebanon could be widespread, endangering the lives of aid workers. [News Source]

Crop dusting to remain grounded, says ministry. Crop dusting has been banned in Turkey since 2001; yet a combination of difficulties in implementation of the ruling, complicated by populist politics, has seen the practice survive. [News Source]

Clean penguins return to sea after spill. Dozens of freshly cleaned Magellanic penguins waddled into the ocean Monday to the applause of onlookers, the first batch of close to 200 goo-covered birds that were rescued and washed after an oil spill. [News Source]

Crank up the air conditioning: It’s a hot one today. With mercury levels expected to hit between a scorching 34 to 36 Celsius today, Ontario hydro officials anticipate residents to blast their air conditioners, sucking up more energy than they have ever used before. [News Source]

IR power plant among 50 worst in the nation. A new report from a national environmental advocacy group lists Millsboro’s Indian River Power Plant among the 50 worst polluters nationwide. [News Source]