A letter by Mr. Udall to his grandchildren about global warming.
Thursday, December 31, 2009 Udall: A Letter to My Grandchildren, Pt 3
The challenges that your generation faces will test your ingenuity and generosity. Whether you are a person of faith who believes the Earth is the Lord’s, whether you are an individual who has had mystical experiences that link you to eternity, or whether you are a fervent conservationist who wants to leave a legacy for your progeny, the earth needs your devotion and tender care.
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Wednesday, December 30, 2009 Udall: A Letter to My Grandchildren, Pt 2
Ordinarily, a backward look at history is a detour into unproductive nostalgia. I am acutely aware of the profound differences between today’s culture and the spare way of living that prevailed in the 1930s. Nevertheless, I believe my contemporaries—called “the greatest generation” by Tom Brokaw—have timely life lessons to offer your generation.
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Thursday, December 24, 2009 Udall: A Letter to My Grandchildren, Pt 1
This is the most important letter I will ever write. It concerns your future—and the tomorrows of the innumerable human beings who share this vulnerable, fragile planet with you. It involves changes that must be made if environmental disasters are to be avoided. The response to this challenge will shape the future of the entire human race. Two interwoven energy trends are converging to define the parameters of a different world.
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