As a minister, I have preached that we are here to be of service to others and to be care takers of this wonderful planet that God has given us.

I’m going to start a campaign to try to convince everybody in the Netherlands to not eat meat one day a week.

I think a lot about what you might be like when you grow up and about what kind of world you will live in.

So, dear heart, I am doing everything I can as the situation worsens.

If we don’t stop cutting down trees for agriculture and to build houses then the future generations will not think about trees when they hear the word Earth.

The fact that you are reading this means that you would know the answer to a question that has kept me up at night more often than I would like to admit: Did I make you proud?

As I sit here and write to you, I’d like to share with you something more horrifying than a few boos – our current home, Earth.

But being truthful, I know we are not yet on the path that will lead to the change that is needed; but it is visible.

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.

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

I believe this fusion of ecology and economy backed by the digital technology is our great achievement.

It’s my hope that the following will be helpful as you navigate your futures.  These are the confessions of a climate activist: