Dirty Air Becomes Divisive Issue in Hong Kong Vote (New York Times) The incumbent chief executive blames emissions from mainland China for air pollution while his challenger contends that Hong Kong is not doing enough to address the issue. [News Source]

Alliance Zeroes In On ‘Nightmare’ Streets (Queens Chronicle) Horn-honking, double-parking, air pollution, treacherous pedestrian crossings and endless gridlock were among the laundry list of grievances aired at the first meeting of the Western Jackson Heights Alliance last week. [News Source]

Air pollution from trestle fire generally moderate (The Sacramento Bee) Air pollution at the scene of Sacramento's railroad trestle fire reached "hazardous" levels briefly on Friday morning, but surrounding areas monitored by the state experienced only moderate pollution. [News Source]

Air pollution from trestle fire generally moderate (The Sacramento Bee) Air pollution at the scene of Sacramento's railroad trestle fire reached "hazardous" levels briefly on Friday morning, but surrounding areas monitored by the state experienced only moderate pollution. [News Source]

World Bank loans China $96 mln for delta environment.

The World Bank has approved a $96 million loan for China to help improve the environment in cities in the factory-filled Pearl River Delta.

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Local sources blamed for most air pollution woes. Hong Kong is responsible for its own air pollution for more than half of the year while the Pearl River Delta is the culprit for just one-third of the time, a study says. [News Source]

Gore challenges Congress on climate. Al Gore descended on Capitol Hill yesterday, telling two congressional panels that global climate change represents the most dangerous crisis in American history and that the measures needed to fix the problem are far more drastic than anything currently on the table. [News Source]

Climatologist says Klaus denies scientific findings.

Czech President Vaclav Klaus has denied scientific knowledge in his answers to U.S. Congress’ questions about global climatic changes, Czech climatologist Jan Pretel told CTK today.

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Cars bear brunt of green taxation. Drivers of the biggest and most polluting vehicles are to see car tax almost double to £400 by April 2008, Chancellor Gordon Brown has said. [News Source]

Senate signs off on clean-air measure . A clean-air bill passed in the Texas Senate on Wednesday would make thousands more North Texas residents eligible for a state rebate of up to $3,500 if they buy newer cars that emit less pollution. [News Source]

Residents, businesses clash over relaxing toxic air rules. Louisville residents and business representatives took opposite sides yesterday in a public hearing over proposed changes to the city's toxic air control program. [News Source]