From: Will Earth End by Fire or Ice? Exploring Our Planet’s Possible Futures
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What responsibility do we have to future generations regarding Earth’s climate?

Thinking about the future reminds us that our choices affect people we’ll never meet. It raises questions about fairness and what kind of world we want to leave behind.

Action

Write a letter to your future self or a child you know about why the environment matters to you.

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