The human brain now holds the key to our future. We have to recall the image of the planet from outer space: a single entity in which air, water, and continents are interconnected. That is our home.

Protecting the biosphere should be our highest priority or else we sicken and die.

Pearl Harbor was the defining event in my life. It shaped who I am, and all of my hang-ups and my drives, I think, stem from that.

The government's desire to expand global trade may be understandable, but we mustn't give away too much. We must tell our elected representatives to at least delay the Canada-China FIPA until it has been examined more thoroughly, and to reconsider the inclusion of investor-state arbitration mechanisms in all trade deals.

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

For the sake of our health, our children and grandchildren and even our economic well-being, we must make protecting the planet our top priority.

Fukushima is the most terrifying situation I can imagine.