There are so many awful things about this election cycle but for me, the most disappointing has been the complete lack of debate on action to combat climate change. Today we walked along the shores of Staten Island that just 5 years ago to the day we're devastated by Hurricane Sandy. The beaches are littered with so much plastic it made me want to cry. Climate change affects the most vulnerable of our planet. It's our job in wealthy countries to sort the mess out now. I know that many of us feel helpless and understand that without bold moves from our political leaders we won't get this under control but we can all think twice before we take a straw, accept a plastic bag, buy a take-out coffee or a bottle of water. These things don't disappear when we toss them. They end up in the oceans and have wide reaching negative effects on us all. Sorry to rant. Here endeth my sermon for the day #sorrybutitsimportant #nothingisdisposable (at Staten Island Beach)

There are so many awful things about this election cycle but for me, the most disappointing has been the complete lack of debate on action to combat climate change. Today we walked along the shores of Staten Island that just 5 years ago to the day we're devastated by Hurricane Sandy. The beaches are littered with so much plastic it made me want to cry. Climate change affects the most vulnerable of our planet. It's our job in wealthy countries to sort the mess out now.I know that many of us feel helpless and understand that without bold moves from our political leaders we won't get this under control but we can all think twice before we take a straw, accept a plastic bag, buy a take-out coffee or a bottle of water. These things don't disappear when we toss them. They end up in the oceans and have wide reaching negative effects on us all. Sorry to rant. Here endeth my sermon for the day #sorrybutitsimportant #nothingisdisposable (at Brooklyn Workshop Gallery)