The enduring beauty of our planet is truly understated. From lush green meadows and glistening rivers to everything in between, the wondrous gifts of Mother Earth keep life afloat. However, the increasing population and rampant industrialization to cope with the demands of the former have collectively caused detrimental challenges to the environment and the resources that the planet has to offer. The global climate crisis, deteriorating air quality, deforestation, species extinction, and plastic waste use are all topics that keep circling the headlines and make for heated debates between activists and the people in power. We should always be the change we wish to see in others, which is why it is now time to start first and come together with the rest of the human race in a collaborative approach to alleviate some if not all of these problems.

By Carl Sagan.