Judge allows N.C. air pollution lawsuit against TVA to proceed (WTVM 9) RALEIGH, N.C. A federal judge threw out a motion to dismiss North Carolina's air pollution lawsuit against the Tennessee Valley Authority. [News Source]

Judge allows N.C. air pollution lawsuit against TVA to proceed (WREG-TV Memphis) RALEIGH, N.C. A federal judge threw out a motion to dismiss North Carolina's air pollution lawsuit against the Tennessee Valley Authority. [News Source]

The cold, hard truth? America needs to get some air. Air conditioning accounts for 16 percent of the average U.S. household's electricity consumption, the Energy Department says. [News Source]

State edges toward new limits on mercury emissions. Montana is moving toward limits on mercury emissions from coal-fired power plants, limits the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency says will help protect humans from exposure to a metal that causes nerve damage. [News Source]

Clearing the air. In recent years, builders and residents have come to realize that ventilation is vital, because an airtight house can trap contaminants indoors. [News Source]

MiddleTown City drinking water polluted, says Ohio EPA Efforts to remove a toxic substance polluting the city’s only source of drinking water are entering the final stages after a nearly five-year hiatus. [News Source]

Stark landfill expansion approved. The Ohio EPA greenlights a large increase in acreage at the Sandy Township landfill site, but the opposition plans to appeal the decision. [News Source]

Spare the Air program deflated. The declaration of another Spare the Air Day means the program has run out of money as quickly as environmental and transportation officials could approve it. [News Source]

‘Dangerously hot weather’ spurs call to have mercy on region’s air. Predicted record-high temperatures over the weekend prompted Bay Area smog authorities to declare today a Spare the Air Day, but this time, there won't be any free transit rides. [News Source]

Report warns of potential for more air pollution (KLAS) WASHINGTON The White House wants clean air rules eased for thousands of aging industrial plants. But a new report suggests that might not be a good idea. [News Source]

Report warns of potential for more air pollution (KTRE-TV East Texas) WASHINGTON The White House wants clean air rules eased for thousands of aging industrial plants. But a new report suggests that might not be a good idea. [News Source]