Senator Kerry says, “Frankly the science is screaming at us.”

Unfortunately, most consumers can’t hear the science screaming, nor do they listen to politicians. But thank you, Senator Kerry, for this wake up call to Washington D.C. and people around the world.

President Obama has recently announced that he is looking to create 460,000 jobs through clean energy investments, improving fuel-efficiency in vehicles, and lowering greenhouse gas emissions. Additionally, the President hopes to invest $150 billion of taxpayer money into private companies that can lead the way to a more environmentally friendly future.

I’m sorry, but did he say $150 billion of taxpayer money? If someone, politician or not, says they are planning to spend my money to make the Earth a better place to live, I will tune in. I’m hopeful that President Obama’s plans to fix the economy and save the planet are sincere, and not another government effort to use environmental “talk” as a political tool.

Former Vice President Al Gore recently discussed the importance of how our way of life should not conflict with the care of the planet. Whether we hear what he says or not, our way of life, in business, government, and personal endeavors, should be focused on being good stewards of the resources we have been placed in charge of.

But, how do we do this? The International Energy Agency recently stated that replacing current technology with energy from natural resources could reduce C02 emissions, up to 50%, by the year 2050. Additionally, when the government pushes environmental policies that are economically effective and make practical sense, businesses in the private sector need to get behind them. Finally, the consumer plays a role in purchasing the products manufactured by these businesses and continuing the push towards greener practices.

To conclude, we need more workers and “doers” as President Obama has alluded to in his recent speeches. Everybody, from business leaders to government officials to ordinary citizens, needs to invest in the planet and the economy. President Obama should not be the only one balancing the economy and the planet.

It’s time for everyone to hear science screaming loudly over the daily news filled with stories of failing auto manufacturers, banks without money to loan, and countless other corporations laying off workers. And, when people hear, it’s time to act.