On September 21, 2014, thousands of people will take to the streets of New York City as part of the People’s Climate March to demand a brighter, greener future.

On Earth Day 2014, here are the three life lessons that I will teach my children.

Building more pipelines keeps people addicted to fossil fuels. We have the capability for renewable energy — we just need the political will to move forward.

Becoming a parent changed my life. Holding my children for the very first time was incredibly emotional, joyous, and overwhelming.