Latest News about Air Pollution and Its Effects

Air Pollution Kicks Men Where it Counts (US News & World Report)
Saturday February 23rd 2008, 7:14 pm

Emerging research suggests that pollutants damage sperm and fetuses. [News Source]

Potential for Blowing Dust Prompts Health Advisory (KFSN-TV Fresno)
Saturday February 23rd 2008, 3:23 pm

The San Joaquin Air District cautions that air pollution levels may climb this weekend. [News Source]

Court ruling is a victory for valley group’s decision to charge developers fees (Modesto Bee)
Saturday February 23rd 2008, 9:59 am

FRESNO -- A judge ruled Thursday that it is legal for the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District to charge air pollution fees on builders of housing subdivisions and commercial developments. [News Source]

Air-pollution fee for builders upheld (The Fresno Bee)
Saturday February 23rd 2008, 2:44 am

A Fresno County judge has upheld an unusual fee that makes developers pay for pollution caused by traffic coming from new homes and businesses on the edges of cities. [News Source]