Are we caught up in the hubris of global warming? Unless we do something soon -- the time frame varies, but 10 years is frequently cited -- it'll be too late to reverse a warming trend that will be catastrophic for the Earth and its inhabitants. [News Source]

Warming debate can’t go on forever. Though evidence continues to mount that human-induced global warming has had a marked and dangerous impact upon the planet, there is no reason to believe that the United States will do anything about the pollution it inflicts upon the atmosphere. [News Source]

Schweitzer shows support for proposed coal-fired power plant. The Highwood plant will "not have the ability of capturing carbon dioxide," though the new plant will be required to capture 90 percent or more of mercury emissions. [News Source]

Silicon Valley entrepreneurs race for electric car market. Three years ago, Eberhard and friend Marc Tarpenning launched Tesla Motors Inc. Their goal: to design a sports car that would go as fast as a Ferrari or Porsche, but run on electricity. [News Source]

Rainy Netherlands hosts solar boat race. Ladies and gentlemen, start your engines - sort of. More than 20 teams from Europe and the United States are gearing up for the Nuon Solar Challenge. [News Source]

Global warming’s impact on Tahoe. A scientific report released this spring called "The Warming of Lake Tahoe," alludes to a grim picture of the lake's future if perceived warming trends of its waters continue. [News Source]

Oregon approves tougher California tailpipe emission standards for 2009. The state adopted tougher light truck and car emission rules based on California standards Thursday to reduce greenhouse gases . [News Source]

Report paints potentially grim impact of global warming on Tahoe (Nevada Appeal) It is possible that despite all the efforts of conservationists to protect the clarity of Lake Tahoe, global warming may have the greatest impact on the transparency of the basin's famed waters. [News Source]