As I write this, in April 2020, the world is currently battling a pandemic that has killed over 74,000 people. There is increased concern that climate change may cause the permafrost to melt, releasing deadly microbes. If current trends continue, by 2030, CO2 concentrations may be up to 431-433 ppm. What actions have we taken to reduce the use of fossil fuels and get global warming under control?
Dear future me,
I am 19 years old, and I am angry.
Dear tomorrow,
If there’s one thing young people have learned while quarantining, it’s that Gen Z holds so much power and is capable of a lot more than we think. We’ve created a community that has united us all and started to bring about change for the good of our futures. Now, with the help of Gen Z (and of course, people of all ages), we have the power to save our home, the Earth.
To my child,
For the pale blue dot we live on, a precious beauty, I try to help.
Dear Gabriel,
When the worst consequences of climate change still feel far away today, or the barriers to acting on climate change seem steep today, I do not think about today. I think about you, and your world when you are my age.
Dear Maya,
Maya, my love, I promise to be courageous. I promise that when I face a decision, I will think of how it will impact you and your future. I promise that I’ll also step outside my individual decisions and add my weight to the forces that shift culture and systems.
Dear Tomorrow,
I promise to purchase carbon offsets when we fly.
Dear Grandchildren,
I hope we can pass on a better place to live so that my grandchildren and their future children can enjoy the beauty of nature that our wonderful God has given us.
To my daughter,
The climate is quite dynamic these days. Dhaka has dust and warm in this spring.
For those who come after us,
This is for the countless children I already see suffering the impact of climate change around the world, and the generations to follow.
Dear future 82-year old me,
29 years later, I wish I still can ride bike and go some lovely places in nature. Sky is blue and air is fresh, I will be shining under the sun.
Dear Tomorrow,
I promise I will encourage everyone to adopt a plant-based diet. Good for our health, the animals and the planet.
Dear little one,
In the coming months, we plan to complete a full assessment of our environmental impact online. We hope to discover our biggest areas of resource consumption, learn what we can do better, and create an action plan to improve over the next year.
