Am I My Planet's Keeper?

<p class=ql-align-justify>Global Warming. Climate Change. Climate Crisis. Climate Emergency. Whatever label we use we are facing one of the greatest challenges to the survival of life as we know it.</p><p class=ql-align-justify>But while addressing greenhouse gases is perhaps our most urgent need it's not our only task. We must also address toxic waste pollution habitat destruction and our other contributions to the world's sixth mass extinction event.</p><p class=ql-align-justify>To do that we must simultaneously address the unmet human needs that keep us distracted from deeper engagement in stabilizing our climate: economic inequality universal healthcare tuition-free college and vocational training fare-free public transit and subsidized childcare.</p><p class=ql-align-justify>And to accomplish <em>that</em> we must unite to combat the monied forces that use fear prejudice and misinformation to manipulate us.</p><p class=ql-align-justify>It's a daunting task. But success is our only option. </p><p><br></p>