A culture of consumption is the reason that my world faces such an ecological crisis, it is both necessary and proper to address the fundamental mindsets that have created such a destructive culture.

Cool, now that your jetpack is put away in your garage where you keep your flying car; how did the aliens save us from our own destruction? Did they have this hyper advance vacuum that just sucks all the greenhouse gases out of our atmosphere?

I can now see that the solutions are there, that a transition of the magnitude that is needed, is possible.

Awareness is key. Learning about this issue can seem like a small effort compared to other actions, but it’s the most important.

It’s never too late to make a difference. Our actions have very real consequences. We can educate ourselves, learn from our mistakes, and take action. We can hold companies like big oil and big plastic accountable for their negative impacts on the environment. We can educate ourselves and others about what causes climate change and what actions we as individuals can take to lower our carbon footprints.

I wish for you both that another kind of life has been discovered, one of peace, moderation and concern for all life.

We thought that the world was an endless supply of whatever we wanted… I know it sounds hard to believe, but that is the way it was.

You are growing up in a time of immense change. In the last two years alone, we’ve learned so much about big and important issues including climate change and the systemic racism that runs through our institutions.

I commit to you to change one thing a year in our lifestyle to live more environmentally friendly.