We are so lucky to have witnessed the large turnout of different ages of humans marching for nature and the issue of climate.

The population has finally voiced their awareness in this matter and I am very happy in this fact. However, although a noble effort, change is not so simple.

You see, the underlying fact is humans are the problem. We are so attached to life we are playing God so to speak. The natural selection has been changed; babies that should die at birth are living, sickness and diseases that once controlled the population are cured and we are living longer, hence this world is over populated and this is due to our emotions and pure greed.

All this adds to more of everything we create for ourselves as we cover nature with a blanket of concrete, asphalt and waste.

You may make small gains in changing what you see as a problem, but alas they are pathetically minor to what really needs to happen.

Humans need to die off in a large quantity in a way that is not controlled by humans. [We need] an awakening of reality, where we work alongside nature instead of controlling it and I am sure each day will mean a happier experience.

Richard Stewart, Te Puke