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Sam shared different ways that he copes with stress or anxiety surrounding the climate crisis. We discussed feasible ways that individuals can take action in the present moment to promote their well-being and combat attentional fatigue. Sam suggested that neighborhoods...

MiaBella (14) and Justin (33) talk about Justin’s childhood, his coming into me and my moms life, and the imprint he would want to leave behind.

We talked about neighborhood emergency plans and systems that my mom attended training for. We also talked about personal emergency preparedness and resources.

Nathan (28) interviews his dad, David (72) about climate change adaptation and mitigation efforts within their family, neighborhood, state, and country. Efforts include individual- and neighborhood-level actions, as well as more systemic changes.

During this interview, Will discussed ways his family is addressing climate change in their hometown of Albuquerque, New Mexico. From his brother becoming a vegan, to his Mom using her neurologist position to inform patients of the negative health effects...

Daniela Fernandez talks with her brother-in-law, Kevin Hughes about the steps he and his wife are taking to address the climate emergency in Portland, Oregon. The conversation talked about products for earthquakes and wildfires, but also accessibility of these. Furthermore,...

We talked about where Beenish lives now and how she decided on what house to buy within the last year while considering things like basement availability and tornadoes. We also talked about her neighborhood in general.

Short interview.

Hailey Nesbitt (14) interviews her mother Patricia Rose about her childhood in Jamaica, Her thoughts on the United States before Immigrating, Her thoughts now, the culture shock, the differences and the opportunities this country has to offer.

We discussed about the climate change that is currently taking place, ways to cope, and the steps we can take in order to prevent it.

Alli Kasparek (21) talks with team member, Mrinalini Gupta (20), about ways for people to cope with climate change, resource descent, and the climate anxiety created by both. Alli shares the power of engagement and active living in coping with...

Victoria Cheung and Sipeng Zhang, classmates in the University of Michigan's SEAS program, discuss the climate crisis and what coping techniques can help with this challenge.

In this interview conducted in November 2021 in Ypsilanti, MI, Alexia Williams (22) interviews her mother Tisha Williams (47) about growing up as a woman and her personal experiences with this. Tisha discusses personal stories as well as learning moments...

In this interview, conducted in November 2021, I (Selina Cervantes, 24) interview my Grandmother (Victoria Cervantes, 77) about what life was like when she was a girl compared to girls lives and upbringing since. We talk about her opinion on...

Eitan talks with Molly to discuss the stressors and attention fatigue resulting from the climate crisis and resource descent. In response to climate change anxiety, Molly shares various coping mechanisms from her personal experience and from knowledge gained through ENV...

Nick and Rory discuss some of the more practical and emotional challenges associated with the current climate crisis. Also, they talk about some of the many coping mechanisms individuals can use to deal with the anxiety associated with this crisis...

We discuss how people can cope with the overwhelming effect that the climate crisis and constant media have on us. Along with the importance of micro breaks, healing through nature, and community in this time of stress.

In this interview we discuss the importance of attention, coping, and cognitive maps when approaching our climate crisis.

Alli Kasparek (21) talks with Will Dormer (21) about how the climate change and resource descent problems affect a neighborhood's resilience and contribute to feelings of attentional fatigue and stress. They discuss possible solutions to the feelings of anxiety, including...

Elisabeth and Jordan discuss the climate emergency and the stress this topic can cause, as well as coping techniques they utilize to navigate this crisis—especially the use of nature as a restorative environment.

Tessa Holz: 2021-11-18 21:24:20 Tessa Holz (20) talks to her classmate Corryn Hilligan (18) about dealing with the stress and fatigue caused by the climate crisis.

We discussed the anxiety that surrounds the climate crisis and specific coping methods to deal with this. We also connected these concepts to the things we have been learning in class.

This interview between Grace and Dan discusses Dan’s personal experiences and perspectives on climate emergency preparedness.

We discussed preparing for hurricanes, power outages, and coordinating with friends and family during an emergency.

Mrinalini and I discuss the climate crisis, resource descent and the stress that those realities create. We also share our thoughts on ways forward and how to cope with these changes, particularly at the neighborhood level.