Bay Area regulators propose fines on greenhouse culprits (San Jose Mercury News) In the first such program in California, and perhaps the United States, Bay Area air pollution regulators are proposing to charge an annual fee to thousands of businesses based on the amount of greenhouse gases they emit. [News Source]

Appeals court strikes down Bush relaxed air pollution policy (Chesterton Tribune) WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal appeals court struck down a Bush administration policy exempting power plants from certain environmental regulations. The court said the policy was unlawful. [News Source]

Six months away, pollution clouds Olympics (Sports Illustrated) With the Olympics six months away, air pollution is taking some luster off the glistening venues and the meticulous planning aimed at controlling every facet of the Beijing Games. [News Source]