Do heatwaves mean climate change? (Chinapost.com.tw) As large parts of Europe and North America once again bake in an exceptionally hot summer, many people are asking what has now become a perennial question: "Is this global warming?" [News Source]

What’s the fuss over wind? The state of Vermont this week handed out about $1.3 million for various renewable energy projects. [News Source]

Living with the heat. Something in the low 80s is quite realistic when taking into account the performance of the air conditioner and the size of the coming electricity bill. Mindsets have to change. So do plans for a hotter future. [News Source]

Expecting corporate kindness. By finding the intersection between their business interests and those of society and the environment, responsible companies can align their good with the common good and increase their chances of long-term success. [News Source]

That feeling in the air? Doomsday. Southern California's heat wave is leading to feverish thoughts about the future. [News Source]

Los Alamos scientist a dissenter on global warming (USA Today) Climate scientist Petr Chylek is a dissenter among many experts when it comes to global warming. [News Source]

Climate change experts predict drop in Lake Erie water levels (USA Today) The newest update to a Lake Erie management plan predicts global warming will lead to a steep drop in water levels over the next 64 years, a change that could cause the lake's surface area to shrink by 15%. Researchers said new islands are appearing in the western basin, and some reefs are about 2 feet below surface. [News Source]

Experts warn of more landslides as Alps melt. The risk of rockfalls and landslides in the Alps will continue to grow as the permafrost melts, warn the Swiss authorities. [News Source]

Coal’s comeback stirs pollution fears. There are 150 coal-burning power plants on drawing boards around the nation, part of a back-to-the-future resurgence for this fossil fuel. [News Source]

Study: Population pressures to worsen by 2025. Scientists have developed a high-resolution, global map that predicts how human populations are likely to change between now and 2025, which could be useful for conservationists, climatologists, ecologists, and economists. [News Source]

EPA report: Fuel economy remains stalled. An EPA report says carmakers made big progress on fuel economy from the mid-70s to mid-80s. But since then, average fuel economy numbers have actually gotten worse. [News Source]