If America wants to retain its position as a global power, its president must listen to the people and show strong leadership at this turning point in human history.

Perhaps the whole world is actually a banquet, to which every living thing is invited. First you come as guests: then eventually you're on the menu.

For the first time since life appeared on earth, one species- us- is single-handedly altering the physical, chemical and biological nature of earth. We have become a force of nature

We all live downstream

Every breath is a sacrament, an affirmation of our connection with all other living things, a renewal of our link with our ancestors and a contribution to generations yet to come. Our breath is a part of life's breath, the ocean of air that envelopes the earth.

Water is our most precious resource, but we waste it, just as we waste other resources, including oil and gas.

Love is the force that makes us fully human.