Humanity is facing a challenge unlike any we've ever had to confront. We are in an unprecedented period of change.

Ultimately we need to recognize that while humans continue to build urban landscapes, we share these spaces with others species.

Planting native species in our gardens and communities is increasingly important, because indigenous insects, birds and wildlife rely on them. Over thousands, and sometimes millions, of years they have co-evolved to live in local climate and soil conditions.

We have much to learn by studying nature and taking the time to tease out its secrets.

Treaties, agreements and organizations to help settle disputes may be necessary, but they often favor the interests of business over citizens.

My earliest memory from childhood is of fishing with my father. And I remember vividly we were in a store, and we were buying a pup tent to go on our first camping trip.

Thanks to evolution, our bodies have powerful ways to ward off illness and infection and enable us to live long and healthy lives. Why, then, do health costs continue to climb at unsustainable and frightening rates?