Copenhagen 2

During the protests in Copenhagen 200 activists were arrested, one times reporter amongst them. All but 13 were released the next day, however the demonstrators complain about the harsh police treatment. However it was justified in some cases as some riots broke out amongst the 40 000 demonstrators and vandalism occurred.

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/environment/copenhagen/article6954981.ece

Copenhagen

For the climate conference in Copenhagen it is not clear if it will be a success since there are problems between the US and China. The draft is that at least 50%, 85%, or 95% of the emissions are cut by 2050 compared with 1990. US does not want to give any money to China and other developing economies since they have large money reserves. China however demands the money since it argues that the West has the duty to provide money and technology. The EU also took an important step in trying to make the meeting successful by offering 2.4 billion Euros a year for developing countries for emission reduction

Original article: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB126053354299387331.html

Haiku

The soul of the earth,
Murdered through the hand of Adam,
Falling into darkness,

Calm lakes of green
With a golden spark
Of incredible depth

Ready for the last blow
Is the fading assassin,
With the breath of life.