The one thing I feel is very hopeful, however, is the overwhelming participation of women in the movement for change.

More than any other time in history, the 1990s will be a turning point for human civilization.

Humans are an infant species, a mere 150,000 years old. But, armed with a massive brain, we've not only survived, we've used our wits to adapt to and flourish in habitats as varied as deserts, Arctic tundra, tropical rainforests, wetlands and high mountain ranges.

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

We're in a giant car heading towards a brick wall and everyone's arguing over where they're going to sit.

Environmentali sm is really about seeing our place in world in a way that humans have always known up until very recently - that we are part of nature-utterly dependent on the natural world for our well being and survival.

Any politician or scientist who tells you these [GMO] products are safe is either very stupid or lying.