Bush seeks new image on global warming. President Bush‘s call on Friday for a new fund to reduce global warming fell flat with Europeans and environmentalists who say U.N.-mandated cuts in greenhouse gases are what‘s needed. [News Source]

Out of algae, a green idea. Big plastic bags of bubbling green water hang from metal stands outside the Sunflower Electric Power Cooperative generating station. [News Source]

Ethanol foes try a new tactic. Those who don’t want plant in their Conoy backyard argue that the fuel doesn’t save energy; investors say it’s a start. [News Source]

Acton: Bad air quality. Pollution levels in an Acton road have quadrupled legal limits and are the highest in London. [News Source]

Traffic ban cuts pollutant discharge by 5,800 tons. During the four-day test period ahead of next August's Olympic Games in Beijing last month, the amount of pollutants discharged was cut by 5815.2 tons, according to a report released by Beijing Environmental Protection Bureau on Saturday. [News Source]

Pollution aggravates heart ailments.

City dwellers across India are bearing the brunt of pollution, which in addition to making you wheeze and cough can actually affect your heart.

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Health Highlights: Sept. 29, 2007 (HealthDay via Yahoo! News) Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: [News Source]

Climate change: Bush goes on the attack (AFP via Yahoo! News) President George W. Bush went on the offensive on climate change Friday, proposing a summit among major emitters of greenhouse gases that would set a long-term global goal for curbing this dangerous pollution. [News Source]

Exhaust fumes might threaten people’s hearts. Grimy diesel exhaust doesn't just stink up highways. The nanoparticles in diesel fumes also thwart proteins that dissolve blood clots, perhaps increasing the risk of heart attacks. [News Source]

Green energy meets jobs. In June, Oakland became the first city in the nation to create a "Green Jobs Corps" program. [News Source]

Busway potential cash cow: Green group.

Experts predict that reduction in carbon emissions resulting from use of the busway may be worth Rp 19 billion (about US$2 million) annually.

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