Humans are the most innovative species in the history of this blue planet. Never before has a living being been able to process information in such a way that it can save its own life and the lives of others. We are “thinking man,” Homo sapiens. We possess a wealth of knowledge that can unravel the deepest mysteries of the universe. Our ingenuity has made air and space travel possible. We can communicate with people across the globe at the speed of light. Our technology is vast; however, our desire to profit is even larger.

We have the technology at our fingertips to create a cure for this crisis of Global Warming. The answers seem so obvious to anyone who keeps up with the latest world happenings. Great strides have been made in the field of solar and wind power. Even nuclear fission has the ability to become nuclear fusion. We know how to recreate the birth of a star. All that we know; all that we’re learning, and still the question: Why haven’t these innovations been implemented in our lives to heal our planet?

What is slowing down the progress? It would seem as if human ingenuity has taken a back seat to the almighty dollar. Unfortunately, there’s no way for governments to capitalize from “free” or renewable energy sources. The power to create is in the hands of the individual. But the power to distribute is in the hands of government. It’s not a hard thing to comprehend; government’s purpose is supposedly to play the role of father to the sons and daughters of a nation. However, these protective figures would much rather protect themselves and secure a financial future while letting the world’s future fall by the wayside.

The lack of government involvement in this time of crisis could very well be the downfall of not only the human race, but the entire planet. 5,000 years from now, when the next species looks back at our lives, will they be surprised at the advancements we made, or disgusted at the technology we failed to put into action?