As much as it's awful to learn about all the greedy and selfish decisions that some people make, I know there are many more people who have good intentions.

Without information, there can be no real understanding of the ramifications of our choices.

We have spent the better part of the last fifty years being inundated by advertising, being told that we will be happier if we get more stuff. But that's been backfiring recently.

Years ago, after I'd answered several questions from a group of teens, one of them asked how I could stay optimistic and keep on going. I answered that instead of getting sad, I get mad.

As much as it's awful to learn about all the greedy and selfish decisions that some people make, I know there are many more people who have good intentions.

I believe that it's vital for children and teens to be educated, to be given information to help them understand the impacts humans are having on our water, soil, and air.

Money and stuff aren't what makes us happy. It's strong connections within families and friends, communities of people that truly care about one another.