While for environmentally concerned individuals, the reality of the climate crisis is hard to take, this Spring has been especially inspiring thanks to many people who are still committed to mitigating its effects and bringing societal ways that are more environmentally sustainable. Think about the recent First Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels (Santa Marta Conference), held in Colombia, co-hosted by Colombia and the Netherlands, that brought together 57 nati

With a world in turmoil, today my thoughts go to the true treasures I often take for granted and that I am so grateful for. Essential things, people, experiences that I hope to continue to enjoy after what the future brings, being a late snow storm or a forced change - which is always inevitable. I think of mental and physical health; the comforts that surround us in our homes; our family, friends and loved ones: kindred souls in life’s journey who enrich, challenge and conta