EPA Set to Release New Ozone Standard

May 23, 2007–EPA is expected to release its proposed new standard for ground level ozone by June 20, 2007.

Web Publication Uses Data to Tell Complex Air-Toxics Story

May 15, 2007–

Mixed Bag on Recent Air Pollution Trends

May 9, 2007–As the summer smog season begins, several sources can help you provide better coverage of this serious health and environmental issue.

Some Cities Push For Increased Tree Canopy

April 25, 2007–Many cities are embarking on coordinated programs designed to significantly increase their tree cover, in order to address issues such as aesthetics, energy use, carbon sequestration, air quality, and stormwater runoff.

FED Report Assesses Wind Energy

April 11, 2007–A report on the environmental pros and cons of wind power is scheduled to be released April 25, 2007, by the National Academies National Research Council.

New EPA Soot Rule: State Plans Coming Next

April 11, 2007–On March 29, 2007, EPA finalized the Clean Air Fine Particle Implementation Rule.

Funding Shortfalls May Impede State Pollution Enforcement

March 28, 2007–Although acknowledging that their calculations are not comprehensive, an advocacy group has concluded that at least 18 states, and possibly 14 others, are significantly undercollecting fees for permitted air pollution.

2007 Farm Bill Is on Front Burner

March 14, 2007–It's crunch time for developing the successor to the 2002 US Farm Bill, set to expire Sept. 30, 2007. Many of the ingredients that may be blended into the 2007 Farm Bill are now becoming public.

Air Quality Inside Airplanes Needs More Scrutiny

December 12, 2001–Is the air inside airplane cabins unhealthful? Federal Aviation Administration should undertake rigorous research to better identify problems and solutions.

Airport Closure: An Environmental Experiment

October 3, 2001–The closure of U.S. airports following the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, provides a rare opportunity to gauge the contributions of airports and related activities to a city's air pollution.