Environmental degradation is a huge concern for humankind. As someone who spends a lot of time outdoors, Quintin has noticed increased occurrences of water pollution in rivers, lakes, and oceans, which is why he is calling on all kids to secure their future and play a part in saving the environment. Quintin is a 7th grader at Van Horne Elementary in Vancouver who enjoys playing chess. He is also into programming and has created online games. In his downtime, he likes to sketch and draw for fun. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx