An intriguing paradox of the 1990s is that it isn't called a decade of greed.
Sharks have swum the oceans for over 400 million years, but we're threatening this critically important species for the purpose of making soup - it's sad and wasteful.
The environmental movement, like all political processes, reacts best to disasters. But these are very slow, very gradual disasters in the making.
Individuals of all ages can make an important difference in the overall health of our ocean by the actions they take every day. Simple things like picking up trash on the beach, recycling and conserving water can have a big impact on the health of our ocean.
It is particularly appropriate that we unveil this campaign on this first day of the annual international coastal clean-up effort. Beach cleanups are something each of us can do any time of the year. I'm proud to be participating in the cleanup efforts today and I encourage everyone to make the time for these types of activities.
As a people, we value family, education and success. Hunger is an enemy to all three. Scientific studies have demonstrated that even brief periods of hunger can permanently inhibit a child's mental, emotional and physical growth. Kids who are hungry do poorly in school and are unlikely to grow into productive adults. For families, experiencing hunger means living in a world of isolation and shame. Caring citizens must put an end to this disgrace.
We have a project with Unocal here in Los Angeles, where we as an environmental organization, the oil company, and the state all get together to promote the recycling of used motor oil.
The language of music is common to all generations and nations; it is understood by everybody, since it is understood with the heart.
We should never allow our fears or the expectations of others to set the frontiers of our destiny.
Sin is not taken out of man, as Eve was out of Adam, by putting him to sleep.
We said we'd walk together baby come what may. That come the twilight should we lose our way. If as we're walkin a hand should slip free,I'll wait for you And should I fall behind,Wait for me.