While there is still breath in this body I will give of my soul and my time and energy to making the world a better place, for you, and all the beautiful living beings of this world.

I pledge to you now that I will work tirelessly and with all my willpower so you don’t have to live in a world where you have to worry about the next storm.

We can learn a lot about how to treat others from stories that have been passed from generation to generation.

Be the person who shows up. Be the person who continues to advocate for change because change is possible – it is possible in the most partisan of politics.

“Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, Nothing is going to get better. It’s not.” – The Lorax

Surrounded by scientists who shared my fears and visions, I often had a hard time to accept that outside our small community climate change received marginal attention.

I know it’s long past time to wake up. You deserve a future in which drought, famine, and war are not all your children ever know; the choices my generation makes now will determine your future.

I am doing this to protect you, the food, water, air and biodiversity of a country that I love.

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

I will keep the air clean so everyone can see the sunset.

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.