I hope we have done everything we can to fix this world for you. Everyday I strive to make this world a better place all for you. I love you and this is why I act how I act. I hope you will forgive us for our mistakes and work to correct them in the future.
Love,
A
Dear Tomorrow,
And, if this summer has taught me anything, I am content (because I have to be) living in this limbo, this seemingly endless waiting for the opportunity to change, when really the opportunity exists within our very selves all along.
Dear Tomorrow
I will become the change I wish to see in the world.
My grandchildren,
I promise to do my very best to educate your parents as best I can.
Dear A and C,
You are growing up in a time of immense change. In the last two years alone, we’ve learned so much about big and important issues including climate change and the systemic racism that runs through our institutions.
Hallo Clara,
Was wohl der Klimawandel im Jahr 2050 macht? und wer gerade in der Politik ist? Bei uns macht der Klimawandel gerade Vollgas und an der Macht ist Angela Merkel, seit 16 Jahren
What will climate change do in 2050? and who is in politics right now? Climate change is at full throttle here and Angela Merkel has been in power for 16 years.
Dear Evan,
What has most inspired me to act is wanting to be able to look you in the eye and say, âWhen I became aware of the existential threat of climate change, I did all I could.â Despite my pessimism, I act in the hope it can make a difference for future generations and all the precious life on our fragile planet.
Dear future generations,
It’s never too late to make a difference. Our actions have very real consequences. We can educate ourselves, learn from our mistakes, and take action. We can hold companies like big oil and big plastic accountable for their negative impacts on the environment. We can educate ourselves and others about what causes climate change and what actions we as individuals can take to lower our carbon footprints.
Querido amanhĂŁ,
Eu quero esse mundo melhor para vocĂȘ, onde o povo tem voz, seja lĂĄ quem vocĂȘ seja, eu vou fazer se tudo para proporcionar um mundo melhor para vocĂȘ.
To My Future Child(ren),
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?
Dear Victoria, sugar pie honey bunch, chiquita loquita,
How can I look at your bright eyes and light dance and tell you we are facing a war?
To My Future Self,
This lead me to my final project, which focused on reforming the education system to incorporate sustainability classes into the current curriculum.
Dear Eleanor,
It seems silly to saddle yourself with guilt for something that hasn’t happened yet. I don’t want to do that. As of today, I don’t really feel guilty. I guess I just want to make sure I keep doing more, so that when you read this, and ask what I’ve done since then, I can still feel good about my efforts.
