"Like most parents, we spend a lot of time thinking about the future. We want our 4 kids to understand that everything we do to has an impact on the environment, and that we have to start with ourselves and change what we can to create a sustainable future for the planet, so that, when we are gone, they won't curse our names too much. This pandemic should serve a s a global wake up call: We are all one species. We are all vulnerable to a tiny virus, we are all likewise vulnerable to the ravages of climate change. We remain hopeful, because good people like you are willing to advocate for positive change right now. “