Each and every one of us can make changes in the way we live our lives and become part of the solution [to climate change]

The climate crisis is not a political issue; it is a moral and spiritual challenge to all of humanity. It is also our greatest opportunity to lift global consciousness to a higher level.

Now comes the threat of climate crisis - a threat that is real, rising, imminent, and universal. Once again, it is the 11th hour. The penalties for ignoring this challenge are immense and growing, and at some near point would be unsustainable and unrecoverable. For now we still have the power to choose our fate, and the remaining question is only this: Have we the will to act vigorously and in time, or will we remain imprisoned by a dangerous illusion?

There are many who would much prefer that the word 'climate' never be mentioned and that the issue be eliminated from our national conversation.

America's political system has evolved over the last 50 years in ways that have enhanced the power of business lobbies.

Population growth is straining the Earth's resources to the breaking point, and educating girls is the single most important factor in stabilizing that. That, plus helping women gain political and economic power and safeguarding their reproductive rights.

Consider a clock thermostat, and set it so that you're not using energy when you don't need it, when you're out of your house.