Already, we have witnessed the birth of the first “solar billionaire”: Zhengrong Shi, founder and CEO of Suntech Power, the world’s largest manufacturer of solar modules. Scientists have told us that there is far more energy available from the sun’s light than we as a planet will ever need. All that’s left to overcome are a few technological and organizational hurdles.

It is only a matter of time before we stop exhausting the planet’s natural detoxification processes and give her a chance to heal. This leads us to the question, "Is it too late to help our planet? Are we past the point of no return?" There is damage that could take thousands of years to reverse such as the rapid depletion of Earth’s tropical rain forests and receding ice caps. With civilization's capitalistic mindset, creating wealth from green technology makes sense in offering a solution where everyone wins. The time is now. The US Government and the UN see eye-to-eye on this. We will soon live in a world where companies make their money while helping the planet through green technology. It is truly a time to celebrate for every citizen on Earth!