I am doing everything I can because I want the footprint that I leave behind to be my feet in the sand on a beach and not a carbon one.

I promise that I shall continue to do all that is within my capabilities to leave you a world where there is fairness and justice.

In 2050, I will still be fighting against climate change. I feel that it’s not only my duty, but rather my destiny.

I promise that I will plant more trees in places where there are none.

I am scared of the things happening right now with our planet.

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

That we all have a role to play no matter how small, we all can make a difference.

I feel deeply that it is my moral obligation as your Mom to protect your future and allow you to inherit a clean and healthy planet.

Thank you — Thank you — without you, I would not hear butterflies singing, without you, I would not understand black bear humor, or the creativity of jays planning their breakfast, without you, I would not feel flora whispers of long-lived wisdom on the back of my neck while sitting in Padmasana.

My hope for you is that all our legislative efforts and care for the environment makes a difference so that we can wipe asthma out of our family.