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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.

Speaking about the climate crisis, specifically coronavirus and waste.

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...

Kimberly talks to her housemate, Kerry, about Kerry's knowledge of community preparation for climate emergencies. Although Kerry's family hasn't taken any actions to prepare for the climate emergency, she acknowledged the importance of durable and sustainable actions and behaviors.

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...

Julian and Rachel had a conversation about how Rachel and her family in New Jersey prepared for Hurricane Sandy and the climate emergency.

Brandon Schulz (22) talks with Matthew Miller (30) about how his community achieved carbon net neutrality in 2030 after a decade of local behavior change.

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...

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...

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.

We discussed steps that a young family is taking to reduce their footprint and help adapt to the climate emergencies. We also discussed some fire things that Dalton would consider for his family.

Anjie and I discuss how our family and neighbors have dealt with past climate events, as well as plans for future events.

Taras and Isabel discuss how the climate crisis and resource descent have affected stress levels in individuals, and methods to mentally cope with these ongoing global issues.

Lauren Broseker (20) talks with her father, Bob Broseker (57), about how his neighborhood took collective action to respond to the climate emergency, specifically through increased adoption of solar energy. He reflects on the importance of comprehensive education about behavior...

Taylor and Michael discuss what is top of mind in his community today when it comes to preparing for a climate crisis. Further, they chat about what the future could hold if we don't take action and share advice for...

Andrea and Taylor discuss the effects of climate change on the Chicago area, preparing for future emergencies, and advice to young people today.

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

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.

This interview between Ken and Stephanie discusses Ken's experience and perspective on climate emergency preparedness.

Discussion with classmate from ENV360 on the climate crisis and resource descent, and how these impact our well-being and the communities around us. As well as ways to cope with the impending climate emergency.

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...

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

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...

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.

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