Gov wants more cash to cut air pollution (San Antonio Express News) Gov. Rick Perry said Monday that he would seek $183 million in new funding to improve air quality in polluted areas of the state. [News Source]

Gov wants more cash to cut air pollution (San Antonio Express News) Gov. Rick Perry said Monday that he would seek $183 million in new funding to improve air quality in polluted areas of the state. [News Source]

Valley Air District hold Burn Cleaner, Fireplace and Woodstove Change-Out program (KGET 17 Bakersfield) How much is your old wood-burning stove worth to you? The Valley Air District is willing to pay up to $800 if you trade in your old pellet or wood burning stove for a natural gas version. It's part of their Burn Cleaner, Fireplace and Woodstove Change-Out program. Air district officials said recycling your old fireplace or stove can significantly decrease air pollution in the valley. [News Source]

NDP, Tories may have deal on Clean Air Act.

The Liberals and Bloc Quebecois have succeeded in allowing a special committee to study the proposed Clean Air Act for another 11 days, amid speculation the Conservatives and NDP cut a deal on the legislation.

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Air advisory issued for most of valley (Corvallis Gazette Times) Due to rising pollution levels related to stagnant weather conditions, the state Department of Environmental Quality issued an “air pollution advisory” Friday for much of the Willamette Valley, the Greater Portland-Vancouver area, and the Medford/Grants Pass area. [News Source]

Law alone won’t stop pollution: Minister. Two-way communication, support and cooperation from all levels of the society are vital for the protection and conservation of the environment. [News Source]

10 arrested in China pollution protest. Police in southern China arrested 10 farmers embroiled in a dispute with a paper mill over pollution they say is killing their crops and fouling their water sources, villagers and media reports said Friday. [News Source]

The future for Norfolk could include incinerators. The threat of incinerators for dealing with garbage still hangs over Norfolk, council officials have admitted. [News Source]

The benefits of green building. Even though it is now the fastest growing segment of the building industry, it is in its infancy, and area businesses are finding they still need to educate their clients on the benefits of green building. [News Source]

Washington state mulls biofuel incentives. Everyone loves the idea of biofuels: Growing crops to make clean-burning vehicle fuels that will cut pollution and our nation’s reliance on foreign oil. The trick is making it all pencil out. [News Source]

Tax break for coal-fired plant falters in committee. A state tax break for a proposed coal-fired power plant on the Navajo Nation that could supply electricity to Phoenix, Las Vegas and other fast-growing urban areas faltered in a House committee on Monday. [News Source]