But there have been wildly-contradictory estimates of how much it would cost to retrofit or replace 180,000 diesel engines in use across the state, and what the benefits might be. The deaths would be eliminated if the diesel engines were cleaned up or replaced with modern power plants, the paper quoted health officials as saying. CARB claimed that thousands of tons of nitrogen oxides and particulate matter that are launched into the atmosphere daily by construction equipment and other...

But how do you solve a river that's two football fields wide in spots and can rise or fall 4 feet in a day? This is no tumbling mountain stream, just the constant rush of big water, a muted version of the ocean's roar at the beach. Eagles soar overhead, goldeneyes paired up for mating jump off the river as we pass by and violet-green swallows dart over the water looking for a buggy meal. Other times, he utilizes the room in the boat, taking two steps to gain more power as he sweeps the...

Water pollution and comparative non availability of this precious commodity is a persistent menace in northern India, even as it is growing in other parts of the country. BOTH THE SNOW fed rivers that are crucial to northern India considered holy by the people who live here the Ganga and Yamuna are facing in recent decades, pollution levels that do not seem to fall and in the bargain jeopardize their health and well being. However, the Ministry s reply maintains that under this Plan, a...

You can reduce your exposure to pollution by: planning strenuous activity when pollution levels are forecast to be lower reducing the amount of time spent at vigorous activity choosing a less strenuous activity (e. Air quality is predicted to be 139, which is in the range that is unhealthy for sensitive groups. People with heart or lung disease, older adults and children should reduce prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion today. Code Orange Declared For Monday On Fine Particles, Ozone posted...

The whales made their move at about the same time as last Sunday, when they suddenly left the Port of Sacramento's turning basin after swimming there for five days and swam about 25 miles south down the Deep Water Ship Channel before stopping near the Rio Vista Bridge. The whales made their move at about the same time as last Sunday, when they suddenly left the Port of Sacramento's turning basin after swimming there for five days and swam about 25 miles south down the Deep Water Ship...

Their situation is in sharp contrast to what is happening in the United States and Australia, two of the world s wealthiest nations that refused to participate in the Kyoto protocols because initiatives to tackle climate change could adversely affect their economies. Major Asian nations such as China and India are caught by the need to accelerate economic growth to rescue millions of people from poverty, and having to face vast simultaneous environmental impacts. Their situation is in...

But the wildlife specialists say the kindest and safest thing to do, even with young animals that appear to need help, is to leave them alone. The agency says this time of year, many people call to report they have picked up young animals, believing they are orphaned. He said a doe often leaves a fawn alone while she goes off to feed in the early morning and evening. He said if people keep returning to check on a fawn, the mother might stay away longer, delaying feeding.

The state Air Resources Board is finalizing a high-stakes plan to reduce toxins from about 180,000 off-road vehicles used by construction companies, airports, ski resorts and in many other industries. Industry officials want five more years to comply with the rules, saying they would otherwise be hobbled by the cost of replacing or upgrading their equipment. They also predict that stricter diesel emissions standards would force many small contractors out of business and eliminate tens of...

A proposed law called the Tennessee Clean Water Act of 2007 would streamline enforcement with mandatory fines and public notice of law breaking developers. But growth comes at a cost and storm water pollution is becoming a major issue. The handbookalso helpsin the development of storm water pollution prevention plansand other reports, plans, or specifications required toparticipate in statewater quality regulations. They must also use erosion control measures like silt fences, check dams,...