Toxic emissions down in 2007

New York Times: EPA says toxic emissions fell in 2007

Between 2006 and 2007, the volume of toxic chemicals that were released in the air or sent for disposal dropped 5%.

The material released or disposed of in 2007 came to almost 4.1 billion pounds. More than 20 billion pounds, about five times as much material, was recycled, treated to render it nontoxic or burned for energy, the agency said.

The report is available online at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's website.

Also in the South:

ALABAMA: Senate to consider teen driving legislation that House has approved

ARKANSAS: Gov. Beebe to consider tax cut legislation

FLORIDA: State Supreme Court upholds lobbyist gift ban

GEORGIA: Gov. Perdue says Obama election proves Georgia doesn't need Voting Rights scrutiny

KENTUCKY: State ranks 15th in nation for toxic pollution

LOUISIANA: State may accept previously-rejected stimulus funds

MISSISSIPPI: Next higher education commissioner to face tough goals

NORTH CAROLINA: State drought panel to discuss projected rainfall, dry conditions

SOUTH CAROLINA: Senate panel votes yes on "megadumps" moratorium

TENNESSEE: House approves bill on loaded guns, pistols in vehicles

VIRGINIA: Gov. Kaine approves revised special-education regulations

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