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Alexa A (15) and Cristal V (15) talk about the cons about body shaming and how society has became judgemental throughout time. As Cristal stated " Bodyshaming isn't the correct thing to do mostly towards younger generations".

Mentor Adrienne Katner (52) speaks with her mentee Jacquelynn Mornay (30) about the urban highways of New Orleans, Louisiana, public health, the Tremé neighborhood, and the EPA study they're conducting.

Shamus Thornton (50) talks with a fellow environmental justice activist Coleen Cole (70) about her experience with the Fresh Air Vallejo environmental activism group.

Mentee Jacquelynn Mornay (30) speaks with her mentor Amy Stelly (66) about the urban highways of New Orleans, Louisiana, public health, the history and current condition of the Tremé neighborhood, and the EPA study they're conducting.

Bryce (25) talks with his father, Ed (60) about his experience with severe weather events and how to best prepare for them. Ed recalls individual actions and behaviors he has adopted throughout his life living in Florida because of extreme...

Rachel and Nico discuss how elements of green space in neighborhoods can help individuals cope with the climate crisis and resource descent. They also discuss how a constant state of low-grade stress and fear of the unknown are the greatest...

Ally Eggleton talks with friend, former Michigan Rowing teammate, and Melbourne, Australia native Bec Joyce about the VicEmergency app (which her state of Victoria has created in response to last years bush fires), the events of Black Saturday, and the...

Edward Schuman (16) talks with his mother, Pam Schuman (51) on November 29th, 2021. He asks about her childhood with her parents, growing up, and getting the job she always wanted. Mrs. Schuman shares stories involving her charitable parents and...

Karen and Joshua discuss benefits and possible deceptions of climate emergency preparation, as well as past and present examples of unpreparedness.

Sisters Nina Moshefi (41) and Anna Moshefi (37) talk with State Rep. Mandisha Thomas (47) about environmental sustainability and environmental justice.

Kristen Buchler discusses with her mother, Shelly Buchler, preparations that she has made in anticipation of a climate emergency or other disruptive life event. Shelly is a resident of Temperance, Michigan.

This interview discusses some of the issues individuals may have in their preparation for the climate emergency. Specifically, affordability regarding environmentally sustainable products makes it difficult to adopt necessary behaviors. Additionally, with so much information out there on the climate...

Daniel (20) talks with their Californian friend, Will (22) about emergency preparedness as it relates to climate change, focusing on wildfires and air quality challenges in California. They discuss Doomsday Prepping, response to COVID-19, and investing (both in dogecoin, and...

My grandma is from Brazil so some aspects of her life, like her childhood are different than most people. I like to hear funny stories about her life growing up to get to know her better and how they impacted...

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.

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.

My name is Ozan Kara and I am a 17 years old cultural exchange student from Turkey. As an high school student in Bloomington, Indiana, I have had the chance to know a wonderful person, Vanessa Domizlaff, my German teacher...

Friends Veronica Carbajal (46) and Carlos Menchaca (42) share their experiences of El Paso and reflect on what working toward justice for their community looks like for them.

One Small Step partners Anna Catherine Grady (24) and Carol Clarke (58) discuss jazz history and environmental justice in Birmingham, AL. They also discuss Rwanda, the COVID-19 pandemic, and how their family members have shaped them.

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.

Coworkers Kim Gaddy (57) and Amy Goldsmith (63) discuss the environmental justice work they have done at Clean Water Action, in the New Jersey community, and at a national level. They discuss how community has played a central role in...

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.

Interviewee : Zebadiah Francis (Social Action Group 38 leader) Interviewer: Maria Ordenana Add to existing research about perceptions and experiences of those who experience homelessness in relation to how environmental factors compounded their experience with homelessness. Questions center around the...

Erin interviews Maisy on the emotional and mental challenges of the climate crisis from her perspective as a young environmental justice and sustainability professional. Maisy discusses how resource dissent and the climate emergency and stress/anxiety about these issues are tied...

Emily Gorospe (15) talks with her mother Valerie Ancheta Gorospe (42) about her grandmother, her legacy as an advocate for environmental justice, and how her example has impacted both Valerie and Emily.