German Green Electricity Levy Almost Doubles

Electricity bills in Germany are set to soar next year, as the costs for the expansion of the country's renewable energy sector rise. The hike is likely to fuel public ire about Germany's energy policy.   [Via MT]

Dalai Lama Considers Climate Change At MIT Forum | WBUR

A leading MIT scientist on the panel said if this generation doesn’t act now to address global warming, there will be severe consequences including not only rising sea levels but also heat waves, floods, droughts, more powerful hurricanes and an acidic ocean.

The Dalai Lama sat quietly on stage in his maroon robe silently nodding his head. He said even though he doesn’t have children, all of humanity’s children will be affected by climate change.

“We have the responsibility to think about their future, their life,” he said.   [Gee, thanks, Mr. Lama!  Without your incredibly sage input, I never would have done any thinking whatsoever about the future of my children.  /sarcasm]