Air pollution linked to child cancer (Austin American-Statesman) Houston study shows increase in leukemia among kids who live near industrial area. [News Source]

Despite ban, smoke fills the air.

Despite a countywide burn ban, however, the chimneys of many Yakima Valley homes continued to spew smoke down the throats of congested residents.

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Cache valley teens taking steps to help environment. Pollution is more than just a dirty word. In Utah's Cache Valley students are taking it upon themselves to literally knock it down. What they're doing is a breath of fresh air! [News Source]

BR area hits ozone mark year late. The five-parish area of Baton Rouge has met the one-hour federal ozone pollution standard for the first time. [News Source]

Wheezing? City ranks 5th on asthma list. A nationwide report on asthma rates has confirmed what local sufferers and doctors have suspected -- the air in Harrisburg doesn't suit them. [News Source]

PM continues green push with alternative energy funding announcement in B.C. Prime Minister Stephen Harper's green push continued Friday near Victoria when he issued an environment election challenge to Liberal Leader Stephane Dion, a former Liberal environment minister. [News Source]

Northern Michigan investing time into energy. After gas prices surged and heating bills hit record highs in 2006, renewable energy is in the spotlight again. [News Source]

State report: Solar power advances could add 3,000 jobs by 2020. Arizona could create more than 3,000 jobs and significantly reduce emissions if the public and private sector adopt new solar energy technologies, according to the Solar Roadmap Study released Friday by the Arizona Department of Commerce. [News Source]

Officials question Duke’s efficiency efforts. N.C. Utilities Commissioners questioned today why Duke Energy Corp. had not factored various energy efficiency programs into its decision to build two new coal-fired power units. [News Source]

Duke energy head grim on nuclear, urges swift Cliffside OK. Duke Energy's chief operating officer urged state regulators Friday to give the utility permission as soon as possible to build a pair of coal-fired power units, saying the generators are the best option to meet future electricity demands. [News Source]

Possible Cancer Risk in Air Pollution (RedNova) Researchers in Texas have found a possible link between toxic air pollution and cancer rates in one county in the state. [News Source]