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 Grandchildren,
I hope I can look you in the eye and tell you I honestly did everything I could to protect our planet.
For my children,
If we haven’t done enough and the world you’re living on is apocalyptic or if you’re living on another planet then I’m deeply sorry and just know that I believe in you and I know that you are both strong and smart enough to handle anything.
Dear Spike, Loulou and Yoshua,
I’m going to start a campaign to try to convince everybody in the Netherlands to not eat meat one day a week.
to my dearest children,
Our future is being made now, and I promise to do everything in my power to make yours safe.
Dear Granddaughter Rosalia,
This is my heritage for you my beautiful cacheticos de melon.
Dear Tomorrow,
I have solar and will be getting an electric car next week
To my Kids,
I wish you all the best and always make sure that you can be proud of yourself and don’t need status-symbols for feeling nice.
Dear Tomorrow,
We only have 11 years left until the damage done by climate change is irreversible.
Dear Sadie,
You are young and have a rich future ahead of you. I am retired and aiming for a high quality of cultural life and comfort with whatever time remains to me. I do not want to see a world whose elders sacrifice your future for their short-term needs and personal gain. So it’s up to you and me to speak out.
Dear Lalo,
I hope whatever happens, whatever I can’t imagine that you may face, that you will continue to seek light.
To my grandchildren’s children,
I became an activist to be part of a force to save the natural world and go 100% clean energy.
To my precious children,
As you’ve grown older, I’ve become increasingly aware that protecting you means more than ensuring your short-term safety. It also means ensuring that you’ll have a safe planet to live on.
