One Earth One Climate
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Earthrise

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We exist on earth among trillions of galaxies and stars

Earth embedded in the deep field image of the universe.

The Pale Blue Dot

William Shakespeare Revisited


The Grand Realignment [NEW]


The Axes Shift Diagram of LoveShift


Our Highest Purpose


The Will of the System

Who is going to look out for the "Climate Change Children?"

Climate change children. Who is going to save them?

We'll do it!

We're In This Together

Working together

Holding Earth in the Light

For the benefit of all life.

Working together.

For the children

Global community.

Climate Change is Complex!

The complexity and dynamics of climate change.

Dynamics is the most dangerous aspect of climate change.

Dynamic Earth in the Cosmos.

Caring for Earth is our most urgent task!

Loving Planet Earth. The hope is that millions of humans will love earth.

Human collaboration and sharing are the keys to our survival.

The synergy of life.

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This is our story. A journey of evolution and change.



One Earth One Chance. 

The Earth has an undeniably profound significance to us, bearing the weight of the lives and dreams of 7.9 billion people, a biodiverse ecosystem, and countless species. Our existence, survival and future are inextricably linked to this celestial body, and it is vital that we always remember that we only have 'One Earth, One Chance'.

Historically, human beings, driven by their insatiable appetites for growth and development, have treated the Earth as an indefinite resource. Economic advancement and population growth have led to more land being required for agriculture, housing, and industry, thus leading to deforestation, resultant loss of biodiversity, and disruption to the natural balance of our ecosystem. Industrialization, while generating prosperity and employment, has resulted in unchecked emissions of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases, contributing to the growing global climate crisis. Thus, we have severely strained our one and only chance.

The Earth's climate and natural resources are interlinked. Our planet's climate serves to regulate the environment in which all life-forms exist, and it helps maintain the natural resources we depend on for survival. Altering the climate through unchecked industrial activity disrupts these finely-tuned processes, leading to phenomena such as global warming, loss of biodiversity, shifts in weather patterns, and rising sea levels.

The drastic changes are not distant projections for the future. They are happening right before our eyes. The increasing frequency of natural disasters such as wildfires, hurricanes, and heatwaves is evidence of the imminent danger posed by climate change. The biodiversity loss we are witnessing is leading to the sixth mass extinction event on our planet. Every day, we lose numerous species, including those not yet discovered or studied. Losing biodiversity means we are eroding the intricate web of life that has taken billions of years to develop. We are knocking down the very pillars of the ecological system that supports life on Earth.

Despite the dire situation, hope is not lost. The Earth has shown extraordinary resilience over billions of years, and it is capable of recovery. However, to allow its restorative powers to take effect, we must fundamentally change our relationship with our planet. We need to shift from exploitation to conservation, from consumption to preservation, and from apathy to respect. Measures such as transitioning to renewable energy sources, lean and efficient manufacturing processes, forest conservation and restoration projects, and global greenhouse gas regulation are some of the ways we can actively participate in the preservation and restoration of our planet.

On a personal level, education is key. By increasing our understanding and awareness of environmental issues, we can make informed decisions about the products we consume, the waste we generate, the transport we use, and the energy we consume. Through ‘green’ choices, we can dramatically reduce our carbon footprint and contribute to global conservation efforts. Additionally, activism plays a crucial role in battling climate change. People can leverage their collective power to lobby governments and corporations for substantive change.

However, it is crucial to remember the urgency of our situation. There's an African proverb that says, "We do not inherit the Earth from our ancestors; we borrow it from our children." There's incredible wisdom in these words. The Earth is not our possession. We are its stewards, responsible for its preservation. We have just one Earth, and thus, indeed, just one chance.

In conclusion, the harmonious coexistence of all species on Earth hinges on our realization and understanding of the magnitude of the crisis we are facing. Failing to do so would not just be a betrayal of our generation, but it would be an enormous betrayal of all generations yet to come. With our one chance, we must learn to respect, conserve and cherish the Earth. Let the narrative be one of restoration and resilience, where our actions today secure the promise of a healthier, safer, and greener planet for all future inhabitants. Our Earth’s future rests in our hands, and the time for action is now. After all, there is no planet B.


"We have to face the fact that either all of us are going to die together or we are going to learn to live together, and if we are to live together, we have to talk."
~ Eleanor Roosevelt


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