Agency issues air pollution advisory for region today (Dayton Daily News) An air pollution advisory has been issued for today for Clark, Greene, Miami, and Montgomery counties because of forecasts of high concentrations of smog. [News Source]

Tragic train derailment highlights environmental dangers. Environmental disasters happen all the time, but unless the devastation is overwhelming, society doesn't tend to pay a whole lot of attention. [News Source]

Looking for a clear winner in the clean-air contest. U.S. District Judge Lacy Thornburg has knocked down the Tennesee Valley Authority’s first objection to being sued for polluting North Carolina’s air, denying a TVA motion to dismiss the case. [News Source]

What’s the fuss over wind? The state of Vermont this week handed out about $1.3 million for various renewable energy projects. [News Source]

Hope for restoring Lake Tahoe clarity. Scientists will reveal a comprehensive pollutant model Tuesday that shows restoring clarity at Lake Tahoe could be within reach. [News Source]

Steel firm making people sick. Pacific Steel Casting, the nation's fourth largest steel foundry, faces two lawsuits from community groups who say odoriferous pollution is giving people headaches, nausea and chest tightness. [News Source]

Groups critical of Ohio’s mercury-emissions proposal. Ohio would follow the federal guide, which critics say leaves the public vulnerable to harm from emissions. [News Source]

City’s new waste plan and the neighborhoods. The new Solid Waste Management Plan fo New York City looks ahead to the next 20 years, and promises big long-term savings and better air quality for the city. [News Source]

Power plants sources of mercury pollution. Researchers say the amount of mercury emitted into the air in the Northeastern United States fluctuates depending on electric power industry activity. [News Source]

Power use soars - California barely dodges rolling blackouts. The 36 power plants California has built since its energy crisis five years ago helped keep the state from plunging into blackouts Monday as this month's record heat wave pushed power usage to a new high. [News Source]

Power use soars: California barely dodges rolling blackouts. The 36 power plants California has built since its energy crisis five years ago helped keep the state from plunging into blackouts Monday as this month's record heat wave pushed power usage to a new high. [News Source]