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.

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.

But when you are reading this years from now, by the light of a solar powered lamp, know that your dad, mom and millions of others who burned brightly with love for our kids did what we could, when we knew the stakes.

Despite all the difficulties, we are from a family whose principles are honesty and love for others, and that’s what I want to share with you.

I wish for you both that another kind of life has been discovered, one of peace, moderation and concern for all life.

You should’ve reduced your carbon footprint, should be using some source of renewable energy and be a vegetarian by now.

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.

I hope, as your father, I’ve done enough to instill within you how science is a wonderful adventure.