“The 50th Earth Day was always going to be special, but the coronavirus...” — Deb Haaland Quote

“The 50th Earth Day was always going to be special, but the coronavirus pandemic has made it even more so. The unprecedented steps the world has taken to slow the spread of the virus have dramatically reduced the number of cars on the road, planes in the air, and oil being pulled from the ground.”

“We have to move toward renewable energy in a big way here in America.”

“In New Mexico, we're very lucky that we have laws in place that really help ensure that Native Americans' right to vote is unencumbered.”

“Maybe we can use a metaphor for it, out of dance. I think for many years I was aware of the need, in dance and in life, to breathe deeply and to take in more air than we usually take in.”

“I really related to that experience of being what we call the 'bridge generation' and always trying to navigate your more traditional growing-up experiences with wanting the latest Air Jordans or whatever it is: Trying to explain to your parents why, and they just, like, don't get it.”

“A great thing about these trees is that they are excellent for cleaning, both groundwater, and of course, air.”