Tamiko-Words of Wisdom from my adopted Japanese mother-in-law

Tamiko was born in Japan in 1933. She shares what it was like to go from a comfortable life as a young child to living in a war torn country and learning to survive and thrive by her wits.

Nothing that I can really tell you…

My uncle grew up in Arlington Virginia and enjoyed his life. when he grew up he became a self employed bricklayer.

Madison and Sarah discuss preparing for the climate emergency

We talk about ambiguity of what the climate emergency means to us and how it is difficult to conceptualize what the future will look like. Madison discusses personal methods of reflection and how lessons can be taken from the current...

Alicia and Zoe discuss local food
January 29, 2020 App Interview

In this we discuss how local food has impacted Alicia’s life and how she has strived to support local food in Ann Arbor. She begins by discussing how her family immigrated from Italy and how local food was very community-based...

Nate Misra and Erin Baldwin Discuss Eco-Teams Impact on The Community

In this interview Nate Misra speaks with Erin Baldwin about her eco-teams initiative and the impact it has had on the community. She elaborates on her successful implementation of Lewin's model into a practical use.

FIRST ATTEMPT Meg and Ilana discuss community transformation and adaptation in response to the climate emergency

In this interview, Meg and Ilana discuss how Meg helped to facilitate behavior change regarding transportation in her community over the past decade. She talks about the EcoTeams approach and gradual steps toward carbon neutrality via reducing individual transportation.

Ms.Dee pt.2♍️💗

We talked about her childhood,Marriage and Family. We also talked about her life lessons and work.🙃

Larissa and Neeli talk about local food

We talk about local food consumption, traditions that are followed and how local context situations can turn into a funny story

Liz and Kim discuss local food

CSA’s that didn’t go according to plan and the benefits of the local food system beyond that of the actual food.

Catherine and Grace discuss local food

I sat down with my roommate Catherine to discuss her family’s relationship with local food and her thoughts about the importance of eating locally in promoting sustainability.

Childhood in the 70s

My mom explains what it was like for her being a kid in the 70s.

Morgan and Sam discuss preparing for the climate emergency

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...

Alejandra Torres reflects on Psychology of Environmental Stewardship | ENV361

I dive into the metrics of the pyschology of environmental swewardship. I talk about how this course has educated me on creating change to reduce my carbon footprint.

Spears family culture

We talked about family culture. Mainly about my moms side where they focused on a lot of cars.

Marney and David discuss preparing for the climate emergency

Marney and David speak on the importance of community togetherness when it comes to dealing with the climate crisis. Through envisioning the future, behavior changes, and open conversations climate goals can be achieved.

Michael and Kyla discuss preparing for the climate emergency

Kyla walks through a thought experiment with her dad, Michael, where they imagine it is the year 2030. Together, they reflect on how a neighborhood in Northern Michigan achieved carbon neutrality and responded to the climate crisis over the last...

Lauren and Angie discuss preparing for the climate emergency

Lauren and Angie discuss the measures Angie's community took to prepare themselves and combat the climate emergency. We discussed carpooling, using different energy sources for houses, and goals that were set by the neighborhood. Angie's community worked together for the...