And, if this summer has taught me anything, I am content (because I have to be) living in this limbo, this seemingly endless waiting for the opportunity to change, when really the opportunity exists within our very selves all along.

Climate is undeniably changing but it is not top priority.

I promise to do everything I can as a daughter to our great Mother Earth to protect her wildlife and trees.

I am going to start doing better to have a healthier planet for you to live on.

I hope that the fervor that is building continues to build and spread and that the world has made progress to minimize the effects of our past actions.

As consumers, it is our duty to protest and force companies to be greener and avoid environmental damage, whether they are from the food industry or from any other production industry. It’s about time we start thinking greener.

All you can do is your best. You can encourage the same in others. You can admit your mistakes and those of your ancestors. You can learn from them, and help however you can. I’ll do the same. I promise.

The road I learned to ride my bike on, the field where I kicked my first soccer ball, and the park I ate my first ice cream cone at, could all be gone.

There are many paths to Truth, but regardless of your faith or ideology, one truth is above all else: Life must continue.