Twenty seventeen is set to once again break temperatures in the global heat index, as well as ushering in a political administration that doesn’t believe climate change is real. This is also taking place during a time when climate patterns are destroying communities around the world. I hate to break it to everyone, but if 2016 was bad, 2017 – 2020 will not be any better.

On a brighter note, we have solar power technology and music to unite us in challenging times. It is important to connect with our political representatives, and attend local town hall meetings to create more informed voices.

Bloomberg reports, in the next ten years, solar power energy will be more cost effective in comparison to coal.

This year is already stacking up with big name artists announcing that they are going to have records out in 2017. According to Forbes the following bands will have new music out:

• U2
• Arcade Fire
• Beck
• The Killers
• Thirty Seconds to Mars
• John Mayer
• Ryan Adams

With a challenging four years ahead of the United States, as well as the rest of the world, we need to work together on small and large projects.

The technology industry continues to reshape the way we communicate and interact with one another. Watch the YouTube video below to see upcoming tech trends for 2017.