Today in the Daily Planet, 7/25/07

Air quality drops: Action Day declared in city by Michael Metzger, Downtown Journal New air quality alerts follow warmer weather and high pressure. Gov. Pawlenty Elected Chair of Governors Association, Calls for Action on Global Warming by Andy Birkey, Minnesota Monitor His position drew praise from some progressives, criticism from some conservatives. Pesticide Awareness by Agatha Vaaler, KFAI Keeping homes safe from dangerous pesticides. NEW IN VOICES Bachmann’s Mean Streak by Eric Black, Minnesota Monitor How To Talk The Talk With Iran by William O Beeman, New American Media NEW IN BLOGS More Economics by Eleanor Arnason, Facts and Fictions