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This is our future if we continue on the high carbon road. Rock, dirt, ice and very little snow. I've seen firsthand the effects of climate change on the glaciers in Ecuador and Mexico. They are receding at unprecedented rates. Its important to share these stories with Senators, the EPA and the White House. Climate change is not a belief system or a political issue. It's a reality. Some of you have asked how @brodyleven and I balance our environmentalism with airline travel. It's a good question. And there's no simple answer. Every human economic activity has costs. Our work involves travel. But our work also makes a tangible difference in the world. It's a lot harder to create a positive change in the world if you sit at home. Plus, that's not my calling. We live an examined life and do what we can to inspire change. We are doing our best to behave more responsibly to the earth. And to create the future we envision. But to be a mover and a shaker, sometimes you have to move and shake. Will you join us? #actonclimate @protectourwinters photo: @graysonschaffer @outsidemagazine