Rogge: Beijing air presents no danger for Olympians – Summary (EARTHtimes.org) Singapore - International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Jacques Rogge reassured students on Saturday that Beijing's air pollution presents no danger to the health of athletes competing in the August Olympics. In-between updates on preparations fo... [News Source]

City to buy H-Power site at $43M (Honolulu Advertiser) The city plans to purchase the H-Power garbage-to-energy facility for $43.8 million on Oct. 30, subject to City Council approval, Mayor Mufi Hannemann announced yesterday. City ownership of H-Power allows tax-exempt financing of a third boiler and air pollution control improvements, Hannemann said, and gives city officials full control of the city's solid waste stream to further divert waste ... [News Source]

Beijing pollution ‘not a danger’ (BBC News) Olympic chief Jacques Rogge claims air pollution in Beijing will not endanger athletes' health at the 2008 Games. [News Source]

Croll Reynolds Earns ISO-9001; 2000 Certified For Process, Vacuum And Air Pollution Control (PollutionOnline) Croll Reynolds Company, Inc., an engineering firm specializing in the research, design, and manufacture of process vacuum systems and air pollution control equipment, has had its manufacturing and quality control systems certified for process vacuum and air pollution control under ISO 9001:2000 [News Source]

Ag burning could cloud air (Lincoln Journal Star) The Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department is alerting residents to be aware of possible air pollution if they go outdoors to enjoy the weekend weather. [News Source]