In this issue's lead article, automation consultant Béla Lipták discusses the dynamics of global warming and why society must redouble its efforts to transition away from fossil fuels. And while it sometimes seems an unachievable goal, burying our heads in the sand is not an acceptable course of action. Rather, continued investment, resolve, and innovation promise a path forward—all of which shine through in the rest of articles highlighted in this issue.

— Keith Larson, Group Content Director