Saving the earth, and saving money. High energy costs are helping to persuade American companies that they need to embrace environmentally friendly practices. [News Source]

California should be the coolest. Before this month is over, the Legislature and Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger have a chance to make California a world leader in reducing global warming. [News Source]

Counter that carbon. Most human activities are carbon-producing, with the two biggies being driving and home heating, the main forces behind global warming. [News Source]

The state we’re in. Clean air; fresh water; fertile soil. For around 200,000 years the Earth has served us well. But now, for the first time in our history, human activities are beginning to have a significant impact on our planet, and alarming signs of strain are everywhere. [News Source]

Indiana County farmer fears mining fallout. A Indiana County farmer feels burdened, knowing a mine and coal preparation facility is planning to move in at the base of his idyllic farm, a few hundred feet from his pumpkin patch and $450,000 farm market. [News Source]

Going for the green. These days, including energy efficient appliances and using cost-saving materials in building new homes has become an accepted practice. [News Source]

Development rides crest of environmental wave. A retired Myers Park couple are leaving their comforts behind to start a new life, true to their environmentalist convictions. [News Source]

Horsehead Corporation fined for air pollution at zinc facility (WREG-TV Memphis) PITTSBURGH The country's largest zinc producer has been fined 110-thousand dollars by Pennsylvania's Department of Environmental Protection for violating air pollution regulations. [News Source]

Horsehead Corp. fined $110,000 for pollution at Pa. zinc facility (phillyburbs.com) PITTSBURGH - The country's largest zinc producer has been fined $110,000 by the state for violating air pollution regulations. [News Source]

Environmental & Energy (Mondaq) Water contamination and air pollution, now recognized as very real environmental problems, initially were thought to be nothing more than the exaggerated concerns of overly enthusiastic environmentalists. [News Source]

‘Air quality isn’t good . . . this doesn’t help’ It's noisy, dirty and causing a fuss in downtown London, Canada. It's a small Illinois Central train -- a kind of "hotel on wheels" -- parked at the Via Rail station and housing Canadian National Railway bigwigs and guests. [News Source]