Season 3, Episode 26: Listening to Young Researchers

Climate Change and Happiness

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Season 3, Episode 26: Listening to Young Researchers

Thomas and Panu spoke with three graduate student researchers from the The Development, Environment, & Wellness Lab at Columbia University Teachers College in New York: Paritosh Joshi, Rian Maxwell-Williams, and Danny DeBonis. All three are deeply engaged in environmental psychology and justice issues. They discussed their personal backgrounds, environmental identities, and the values and goals for their research. Join us for an inspiring conversation!

Sound Bites

• "Research should not only report findings objectively but also advocate for marginalized communities and contribute to tangible policy outcomes and interventions."

• "Having personal stories is essential in understanding the experiences of communities affected by climate change and environmental injustice."

• "Building resilience and studying the factors that lead individuals to become activists are crucial in addressing climate change and environmental issues."

Links

• The Development, Environment, & Wellness Lab Lab, Columbia University

• Publications and Team

• Principal Investigator: Susan Bodnar

• See CCH episode with Susan Bodnar: Season 2, Episode 16: Our Emotional Attachment to Nature with Susan Bodnar