Life & Death: There are approximately 380,000 births daily, while about 170,000 deaths. This is a 210,000 increase in global population daily. This translates into 76+ million more people on our planet every year which means every 13 years our world population grows by one billion. These staggering population growth numbers obviously lead global leaders to act in certain ways which we, the general public, are not privy to. At the very top of the pyramid is energy which is essentially what creates, maintains, and sustains us all. Energy-related sectors (including oil, gas, and electricity) represent roughly 8% to 10% of global GDP directly, though its impact is foundational to 100% of economic activity. I’m not giving an opinion, just pointing out the situation which confronts us. As we march into the third millennium we are faced with increasing complexities and we will have to participate in the solutions according to our abilities. Essentially, giving more and taking less, so that we might all still get to realize the fantastic opportunity of the human experience!