Sustainability, Inc.
There has been lots of talk and a surprising amount of work around the region lately that could lead to Cleveland being a hub for sustainability, advanced energy production and conservation technologies. But globally, we are far behind the Europeans. According to Business Week, “the EC is committed to policies that include subsidies for alternative energy and investment in new technologies…
“Saving the planet may not seem like the quickest path to riches. Yet plenty of investors are betting that sustainable energy will make them lots of money. Already the sector is fast becoming a multibillion-dollar industry, giving companies the chance to boost their profit margins and help fight climate change at the same time. Taking advantage of this investment revolution, a wave of European firms has pioneered alternative energy technology to help make Europe the world leader in reducing carbon emissions.”
Click here to read the rest of the article and to see a slide show of what Europe is doing. We have a great opportunity here all across the North Coast to learn important lessons from Europe–but do we have the will to act upon them quickly and effectively?