We’re moving into uncertain times, and your dad and I worry. A lot. But you’re keeping us going. You’re pushing us to make better choices and not give up.

The blue sky will no longer be grey, and the bleak clouds will be vibrant.

Nossa vida só tem qualidade se tem natureza ao nosso redor.

Tonight at bedtime, you asked, seemingly out of nowhere, “why are the glaciers disappearing?”

All you can do is your best. You can encourage the same in others. You can admit your mistakes and those of your ancestors. You can learn from them, and help however you can. I’ll do the same. I promise.

Most importantly, I hope you live in a world where science is taken seriously and fact is clearly distinguished from fiction.

Fighting for a system that rewards care for people and planet over profit.

I am working with 350.org on shutting down the coal and unconventional gas industries in our country because I cannot think of a more direct way to protect you, the food, water and biodiversity we all love and rely on.

I’m not allowed to talk about climate change around family; as my mom warned me, “climate change is not something that people think about in Mississippi.” But I’m worried for my family’s future.

Quiero que puedas decirme que lo hemos logrado, y que el mundo hoy es un poquito mejor porque nosotras pusimos de nuestra parte.