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Discussing with my dad about how he has seen his own behaviors and those around him change in the past few years. He is an employee at U of M and currently looking for a new lakefront cottage in Northern...

Yuhan interviews Cindy about her success in transforming our community, the lessons she has learned, and her future plans. Cindy contributed the success to "the generosity of the long-time community member donating the land." She witnessed how small steps can...

We discussed how Ramsha was able to take on the logging industry and promote biodiversity to combat the large scale climate crisis. We also took a deep dive on how she and her community were able to communicate and plan...

Jon (20) and Lauren (22) discuss how Jon was able to make a change in their community’s transportation system and reduce personal vehicle use in Haverhill, Massachusetts.

Lauren D. discusses the multifaceted community-focused approach in adapting to climate change in her home county in California

Zara introduced her strategies for promoting change regarding transportation to and from work and within her community! We discussed these changes and how they allowed her community to respond to the climate crisis.

In this interview, Meg and Ilana discussed the development of an eco-team with the intention of increasing the purchasing of locally grown food within their community. We analyzed specific behavior changes that contributed to this transformation as well as challenges...

Josh and Melissa talk about Ann Arbor, Michigan responding to the climate crisis in 2030. We discuss behavior changes and community building that took place to achieve carbon neutrality goals.

We discuss emotions relating to the climate crisis, coping strategies to help manage stress and restore attention, and make recommendations for neighborhood resilience in Chino, California

Sydney sits down with Nick and discusses how his experience with the climate of Hawaii (his home state) differs from the climate of Ann Arbor, Michigan. The weather changes and the impact that these changes have on overall well-being are...

Jordan and I discuss how to cope with thr climate crisis and resource decent. We use personal experiences and what we've learned in Behavior and Environment to come up with coping strategies.

Jordan interviews Neha, who gives her insight on unique ways individuals can maintain their mental health and well-being when dealing with the climate emergency. We touched on concepts we’ve learned in Behavior and Environment this semester, such as coping mechanisms,...

Lily interviews Maggie to find out her thoughts on exactly why the climate emergency can lead to directed attention fatigue and stress; as well as what can be done to minimize and manage these responses. The pair stress that awareness...

Emma tells us how we were able to eliminate fast fashion and shop locally in order to reduce consumption and become carbon neutral.

Kashika Chhabra (19) talks with her sister, Riya Chhabra (22), about what a carbon neutral community really entails. They discuss energy saving behaviors, community living, clean transportation, and more.

Noah Simon (22) speaks with her mother, Jackie Simon (61) about preparing for the climate emergency. More specifically, the two discuss behavior changes that Jackie’s neighborhood implemented in response to the ongoing climate crisis.

This interview is based on a fictional scenario in which, in the year 2030, I interview Ann Arbor resident Katherine Pepple about how her and her community successfully implemented behavior changes to help reach net zero emissions. Katherine explains how...

Brianne Ackley and Nicholas Caseria discussed the climate crisis and Brianne’s personal background from small rural areas. She provides insight into how these communities could build climate resiliency

Alison talking about her experience with emergencies in different countries.

Today we discussed the behavior changes that were made to decrease water consumption. We mentioned the use of a team-based approach in order to make a lasting transformation.

Nick and Anna discuss their plans regarding a potential climate emergency in Michigan.

In this interview, I talked with William Samojeden about how we plan to navigate our lives together through a rapidly changing world.

Ryan Kelsey talks with his daughter about the lack of preparation for the climate emergency he feels is present in his family, neighborhood, and overall community and how they can work to change that.

We discussed the influences that schools can have as a substitute for resiliency hubs, especially with regards to training for increasingly volatile weather.

Morgan Serra talks with her father, Joseph Serra, about how he prepares for the climate emergency in the different positions he holds. As head of the household, Treasurer of his neighborhood's board, and a Financial Manager working for the state...