By now you've had hours to digest the news that Al Gore and the UN Climate Panel were awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. You've undoubtedly had your fill of the political sniping/deifying and now you're wondering what it all means, if anything.

Katie Fehrenbacher of Earth2Tech opines that today's developments are a good thing for the green movement, the technology scene (he's on both the boards of Apple and Google), and the point in which they intersect.

However, the most profound impact will be had on the children, which, don't forget, are our future. Cue sappy 80's song!

But the attention also means more young people are getting excited about studying scientific fields that can help climate change. University professors have seen an uptick in student interest in fields like biofuels, and the next disruptive game-changer for energy will likely come out of the labs of the next generation of scientists. More and more jobs are also being created by greentech, particularly sectors like solar.