Olympics: Beijing air pollution an issue again (The Santa Rosa Press Democrat) ASSOCIATED PRESSChina's capital was shrouded in thick gray smog on Sunday, just 12 days before the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympic Games. One expert warned that drastic measures enacted to cut vehicle and factory emissions in the city were no guarantee skies would be clear during competitions. [News Source]

Study: Air pollution a grave danger (The Daily Progress) Think twice before driving when walking is an option — and the environment will thank you in more ways than one. [News Source]

Air pollution still an issue in Beijing (Lexington Herald-Leader) The Chinese capital was shrouded in thick gray smog on Sunday, just 12 days before the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympic Games. One expert warned that drastic measures enacted to cut vehicle and factory emissions in the city were no guarantee skies would be clear during competitions. The pollution was among the worst seen in Beijing in the past month, despite traffic restrictions ... [News Source]

Air pollution still an issue in Beijing (The Post-Standard) BEIJING (AP) — The Chinese capital was shrouded in thick gray smog on Sunday, just 12 days before the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympic Games. [News Source]

Air pollution still an issue in Beijing (AP via Yahoo! News) The Chinese capital was shrouded in thick gray smog on Sunday, just 12 days before the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympic Games. One expert warned that drastic measures enacted to cut vehicle and factory emissions in the city were no guarantee skies would be clear during competitions. [News Source]

Air pollution still an issue in Beijing (AP via Yahoo! Singapore News) The Chinese capital was shrouded in thick gray smog on Sunday, just 12 days before the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympic Games. [News Source]

Air pollution still a problem in Beijing days ahead of Games (TSN) BEIJING - The Chinese capital was shrouded in thick grey smog on Sunday, just 12 days before the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympic Games. One expert warned that drastic measures enacted to cut vehicle and factory emissions in the city were no guarantee skies would be clear during competitions. [News Source]

Build on nuclear’s potential. Electricity from nuclear energy helps avoid burning fossil fuels and reduces air pollution and global warming. [News Source]

Will clotheslines turn dryers into relics? Nothing made such a dent in our power bill as abandoning the dryer. That simple change dropped our average monthly bill by more than $100. [News Source]

Biofuel opponents are spreading misinformation. In the past few months, what was once the darling of Washington - biofuels - has been dragged through the mud, and businesses and people with something to lose are now using the opportunity to attempt to nip it in the bud. [News Source]

A full portfolio of resources can ease the energy crunch. The economic ripple effect of higher energy costs today could become a destructive wave in the months and years ahead. [News Source]