The document discusses several environmental issues facing the planet and calls for action to address them. It notes issues like dry soil from lack of rain, the importance of organic gardening and fertile soil, the soil food web, and treating agricultural land as a gift. It also mentions problems like oil pollution in water, overfishing harming sea life, overgrazing of lands, destruction of forests, and asks if future generations will have a place to stand. The overall message is that the environment is being damaged and action is needed to protect it for future children who will inherit the earth.