• GAO skeptical of claims that clean coal will soon be ready for the big-time.

• Houston and Los Angeles deemed to have “severe” smog.

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• L.A., Long Beach ports inaugurate new anti-smog plan.

• Ships can keep dumping coal and other residues into Great Lakes.

• Head of NOAA announces resignation.