It’s not enough to just recycle. I will sign petitions and call my local representatives. I will also engage in conversations about climate change – even with people with whom I don’t see eye-to-eye.

I am so sorry we didn’t realize this predicament sooner.

Love, help and build a future in unison that benefits and protects the whole world.

I look at my baby niece today. The newest member of our family, just 3 days old. What will be left for her and her grandchildren?

The beauty and majesty of the world of your childhood is as remarkable as the beauty and majesty of mine, but the fragility of your childhood world is so much greater.

If we could talk, I would not be able to bear your gaze as you ask: How could you, the people in a position to change the course of climate change, fail to act?

I will continue to work to make the Earth a cleaner and safer place for you to grow and explore.

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 promise to make as many changes to my life as possible to make yours as great as mine.

In writing this letter to you, I am searching for ways to make my connection and commitment to you more present in my current experience