Jimmie Dollard worked 20 years as a systems engineer and manager in aerospace, then for four years with the USDOE in Solar Energy. He left DOE to form and serve as President of a solar energy company. He then formed and served as President of a nuclear and environmental consulting firm. Since retiring, he has enjoyed researching climate, energy, and human conditions in the world. He recently wrote SWITCHED, an adventure novel to bring the messages of this Op Ed.