The environment is so fundamental to our continued existence that it must transcend politics and become a central value of all members of society.

On December 7, 1941, an event took place that had nothing to do with me or my family and yet which had devastating consequences for all of us - Japan bombed Pearl Harbour in a surprise attack. With that event began one of the shoddiest chapters in the tortuous history of democracy in North America.

Many scientists and economists also say putting a price on carbon through carbon taxes and/or cap-and-trade is necessary.

The human brain had a vast memory storage. It made us curious and very creative. Those were the characteristics that gave us an advantage - curiosity, creativity and memory. And that brain did something very special. It invented an idea called 'the future.'

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

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

Each of us now has 2.27 kg (5 lbs) of plastic embedded in our bodies.