Happy Earth Day!

(Earth Energy photo via Auntie K)

Today is Earth Day. I’m contemplating on our human footprint and celebrating Earth Week. Aside from ecological observance, this day is relevant to me since I also work at Gaia — another stroke of serendipity.

But instead of just the usual environmental theme, I’d like to look at
the Earth from a grander cosmological perspective and reflect on why the 21st
century is a pivotal moment in the history of humanity. So here’s a
video of Sir Martin Rees at TED.



Here’s to our only planet!