Once Change is Embraced

I remain resolute about the fight to reverse the rate of carbon emissions.  A calm, grim determination to demonstrate that human activity can co-exist with the balance of human activity and environmental protection.  I advocate a steady commitment toward the evaluation of emerging technologies and non-linear thinking to create sustainable infrastructure and behavior - adapting to evolving conditions dictated by Climate Change.

A dynamic intensity and openness will be necessary to successfully navigate disaster and opportunity.

Social protest against legislation to combat Climate Change and lower carbon emissions is grounded mostly in the human fear of change.  The status quo is a fierce obstacle which we must overcome in order to avoid coastal inundation of major cities such as Miami, New York and Boston.   The disruption caused by rising sea levels and catastrophic impacts from increased intensity of storm-surge and hurricanes (Typhoons in the Southern Hemisphere), will result in the global collapse of economies without exception or preference. 

Once change is embraced, wildly interesting options appear.

Climate Change affects priorities as the amplitude of storms multiplies and weather related drought, unprecedented rainfall and snow, and damaging winds shut down or impair local economies and entire regions of the US.

Forward looking businesses are developing strategies, devising plans, and implementing tactics to mitigate impacts from financial risk to their organization.  

Climate Change not only disrupts operations, but will paralyze entire organizations as we witnessed in New England during the period where we received almost 10 feet of snow in two months. Western portions of the US are facing an unprecedented drought which is crippling food production, power generation from dams, fire protection, and every single business that utilizes this precious resource in manufacturing or processing along with surrounding communities. 

Regional and national corporations are meeting regularly to analyze disaster recovery plans to insure the predictability of resources and supplies necessary to maintain operations. 

We have a set of unique assets in the realm of sustainability with an innovative expertise to deliver solutions in this changing business environment.

Donald E. Bowen, Jr., P.L.S.
Principal