More News (San Gabriel Valley Tribune) Diesel emissions continue to plague the Southland and are creating what air pollution officials call an "unacceptably high" rate of cancer risk for residents, according to a study released Friday by the region's air quality agency. [News Source]

Traffic fumes ’stunt baby growth’ (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) The detrimental health effects of air pollution are well documented, but now a new study shows exposure to heavy traffic exhaust fumes can stunt the growth of babies in the womb. [News Source]

Brussels’ plan to clear the fog of air contamination (Financial Times) Air pollution has been one of Europe's main political concerns since the late 1970s and directives set maximum levels for sulphur, nitrogen and particles, writes Chris Tighe . It causes 350,000 premature deaths a year in the EU, claims the European Commission. [News Source]

International Truck to pay fine (BizJournals) International Truck and Engine Corp. will pay $317,925 in penalties and costs to settle a lawsuit charging the firm with violations of state water and air pollution laws that date back to 1999. [News Source]

Air Pollution slows down babies’ growth in womb: research (New Kerala) Melbourne, Jan 7: Pregnant! Stay away from traffic pollution as it can hinder your baby's growth in the womb , adversely affecting his or her health later in life. [News Source]

Pollution shrinks fetus size, study finds (PhysOrg) Exposure to air pollution significantly reduces foetus size during pregnancy, according to a new study by Brisbane scientists. [News Source]

California Study Finds Decline In Cancer Risk (KTHV Little Rock) DIAMOND BAR, Calif. - A study released Friday found the cancer risk from air pollution in Southern California is down 15 percent, but the good news was tempered by the reality that the region still has some of the dirtiest air in the country. [News Source]

Traffic fumes risk to unborn babies (The Australian) PREGNANT women have been advised to reduce their exposure to traffic fumes after Australian researchers found strong evidence that air pollution may stunt the growth of unborn babies. [News Source]

Pollution harms foetuses: study (Sydney Morning Herald) FOETUSES exposed to high levels of air pollution, such as traffic fumes, are significantly smaller and can have lower intelligence and more cardiovascular problems than babies in country areas, a world-first study has found. [News Source]

Cancer risk from smog in Southland falls 15% (San Jose Mercury News) DIAMOND BAR - A study released Friday found the cancer risk from air pollution in Southern California is down 15 percent, but the good news was tempered by the reality that the region still has some of the dirtiest air in the country. [News Source]

Emissions Technology, Inc. Featured in California Pollution-Busting Showcase (PollutionOnline) Emissions Technology, Inc. (ETI), a diesel emissions technology company has been granted a coveted position to participate in the California Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee (MSRC) Showcase [News Source]