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FACT: There aren't enough resources on this planet to sustain continued human growth and increasing quality of life.FACT: If we want to avoid catastrophic war, suffering, and global shortages of energy, we need to start looking to space seriously for solutions.Space Based Solar Power is the first step.

Jonathan Manson presents the results of a survey conducted by the European Copper Institute (ECI) into the consequences for EU industry of poor power quality. These add up to €150bn annually, are mainly experienced by industry and caused by power interruptions (dips, surges, transients and short interruptions). Call for action is made to use of the significant and disturbing conclusions drawn from the analysis that has been carried out.

Everyone contributes to carbon dioxide emissions, but some more than others. Reducing global CO2 emissions requires that we have a good understanding of the current picture. Serious progress can be made if we develop a renewable source of electricity that is cheaper than coal.

National Geographic visits a PlayPump water system. See how the power of play can bring water to the world. Video courtesy of National Geographic.

Filmmaker John Johnson is deploying a technique adapted to the YouTube age to persuade Americans to act against climate change. In collaboration with the creators of popular video programs on the Web, he is developing scripts that show people conserving energy and water and considering how their consumption choices might affect the planet. The first programs will go online later this year.