Germany’s Mercator Research Institute on Global Commons and Climate Change calculated that 85 PERCENT of the earth’s population have experienced fierce storms, devastating floods, and droughts that results in catastrophic damage and loss of life. Reducing carbon emissions through the development of new energy sources is critical. Public and private partnerships in Europe and the United States are developing offshore wind energy to make enormous reductions in the use of fossil fuels. How do we hurry along the transition to clean energy? You can take an active role by advocating for clean energy with your elected leaders, and by urging the companies you do business with to accelerate their transition to renewable energy