Current research has shown that we still have time to reverse the trends of global climate change. Greenhouse gases are still on the rise, but the future is getting more optimistic with the increasing emphasis on sustainable technology. Awareness and implementation of green technology must continue in order to curb the catastrophic effects of a shift in global weather patterns. The bevy of unintended consequences stemming from unencumbered pollution and CO2 emissions already has wreaked havoc on many regions around the world from floods to drought. Major economic and social implications could also be effected if the need for sustainable technology is not taken seriously.

Carbon dioxide is often toted as the major contributor to the issue of climate change because of its exponential rise in the atmosphere since the beginning of the industrial revolution. As with any of the greenhouse gases, CO2 in-excess can (and has) off set the delicate balance of what scientists call the "greenhouse effect". When proportioned just right, greenhouse gases like CO2 actually help regulate the earth’s temperature by putting something of a blanket over the earth when solar radiation is not taking place (aka, at night). But, when greenhouses gases are in-excess that little blanket of protection actually becomes a stifling heat trap that keeps in more heat than it should.

As we’ve seen in recent months, a stifling of heat in the earth’s atmosphere has the potential to cause major shifts and exaggerations to the earth’s normal climate patterns. High pressure systems associated with heat absorb water and release that water in inconvenient and disastrous amounts. Examples of this can be seen around the world through recent news clippings from Australia, the Mississippi River expansion, abnormal blizzards in the Northeast, mega-tornadoes, and powerful hurricanes.

Paradoxically, other world regions that normally get annual rains are facing severe droughts from this same shifting of climate patterns. Regions like the American West are experiencing these realities first hand and are struggling with the idea that this problem may be a reality for the long haul. Farmers are cutting back crops, hotels are asking customers to reuse towels, and homeowners are paying more and more for each drop of this decreasing necessity.

As mentioned above, these problems associated with climate change are costing tax payers and business owner’s significant amounts of money. We pay more for energy, water, and other natural resources and are beginning to see major taxes and penalties for companies that don’t take this issue seriously.

Many have toted the idea of new "green" technology as the answer to the problems of climate change. The reality however, is that new technology is great if we had the time and resources to make such an expensive and drastic overhaul of the way the current energy system is set up. Unfortunately, most businesses and individuals just don’t have the funding to create clean energy off the grid.

Sustainability is ultimately the most likely method that business and individuals will use to become a part of the solution to the issue at hand. Technology exists today that can make virtually everything into a more sustainable and more efficient machine. For example, our company Sidel Systems USA produces a technology called Condensing Flue Gas Heat Recovery which makes industrial Natural gas and LPG boilers and appliances more energy efficient while also reducing CO2 emissions and conserving water all at the same time. This is just one example from an entire industry of energy efficient technology that’s available today.

It’s time to become urgent in the desire to see your business or home become sustainable and reduces CO2 emissions. The potential problems we face as a global community are far too great to treat as if it’s not important. Sustainable technologies can help your business or home not only save the planet but also save money while you’re doing it!