Editor's Picks
The Editor's Picks highlight our favorite submissions from It's Getting Personal -- the photos, videos, and quotes that show the full impact of climate change on our lives. Want to share what you'll miss because of climate change? Add your story to the Climate Board!
See below for our picks leading up to the 2009 Copenhagen Climate Conference:
Week of December 14
- Nancy R. from the United States will miss the island nations.
- Bibhu Kalyan M. of India will miss the poor in developing countries.
- Elaine S. of the United States will miss pine trees in Colorado.
- The KTJ Global Debates team in Malaysia will miss access to food -- rice in particular.
Week of December 7
Young students around the world share videos about what they'll miss most:
- Kolej Tuanku J. of Malaysia will miss coral reefs.
- Ivor K. from the United Kingdom will miss peace on earth.
- Baba T. of Bulgaria will miss Niklova National Park.
- Zita K. from Lithuania will miss the Baltic Sea.
Week of November 30
- Ingrid M. of the United States will miss summer swimming in Wisconsin's lakes.
- Elisabeth O. from Great Britain will miss "this great land and people" as flooding increases.
- Michelle W. from the United States will miss waterfalls.
- Jerry Odugala E. of Nigeria will miss the Niger Delta.
Week of November 23
- Rachel L. from Nicaragua will miss food security.
- Kristi K. of the United States will miss a better world.
- Akot J. from Uganda will miss his traditional culture.
- Eric P. of the United States will miss the native rollie pollies.
Week of November 16
- Kieth M. from the United States will miss green grass.
- Khadijetou M. of Mauritania will miss the country's capital.
- Bob S. from Honduras will miss stable water flows and quality water.
- Terrence L. of the United States will miss wildlife, especially birds.
Week of November 9
- Ethemcan T. from Turkey will miss the beautiful colors and feelings of the seasons.
- Justine F. of the United States will miss her favorite animal -- wolves.
- Dhanya M. in Singapore will miss the privilege of having clean water.
- Lauren K. from the United States will miss her sanctuary in the Oakland Hills in California.
Week of November 2
- Rose B. of the United States will miss polar bears, pikas, and people.
- Zakir M. from Bangladesh will miss the happiness of children.
- Robin V. of the United States will miss the thick fog in the San Joaquin Valley.
- Peter K. from the United States will miss his family's summer cottage on Nantucket.
Week of October 26
- Marcia O. from the United States will miss the familiar birdsongs she grew up with in rural Nebraska.
- Sangita R. from Singapore will miss spending time in the forests.
- Nan B. from the United States will miss ice skating parties on the Potomac River.
- Carmen R. from Romania will miss the reservation for aurochs in Bucsani.
Week of October 19
- Alice S. from the United States will miss the native species of trees and the beautiful canoe country.
- Nina B. of Sweden will miss making birthday cards with fall leaves.
- Kellina M. of the United States will miss her house.
- Leila M. of Brazil will miss the rainforest.
Week of October 12
- S.G. will miss sugar maples leaves in fall.
- Juan S. will miss the chance to see Alaska.
- Steffi K. will miss the cool breeze on her face.
- Jayna W. will miss stargazing.
