Growing Greener

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Hey Boomers: After Glasgow, It's Time to Pay It Forward

Michael A. Smyer Ph.D. on November 9, 2021

Want to pay it forward on climate change? Listen, act, and provide hope.

Want to pay it forward on climate change? Listen, act, and provide hope.

Psychology

Captain Tom and Climate Change: The Psychology of Small Steps

Michael A. Smyer Ph.D. on March 30, 2021

Can a centenarian be an example for climate activists? Use the psychology of small steps and find out.

Can a centenarian be an example for climate activists? Use the psychology of small steps and find out.

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I'm Voting for 2040 in This Election. Are You?

Michael A. Smyer Ph.D. on October 29, 2020

I’m voting for 2040 in this election. I’m thinking about how my choice will shape what we do over the next 20 years in response to our biggest challenge: the climate crisis.

I’m voting for 2040 in this election. I’m thinking about how my choice will shape what we do over the next 20 years in response to our biggest challenge: the climate crisis.

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How Can We Start Difficult Conversations?

Michael A. Smyer Ph.D. on June 30, 2020

Having trouble starting that difficult conversation? How you frame it can make a big difference.

Having trouble starting that difficult conversation? How you frame it can make a big difference.

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Happy 50th, Earth Day

Michael A. Smyer Ph.D. on April 20, 2020

We can't celebrate like we want to but we can learn a lot about climate change from COVID-19.

We can't celebrate like we want to but we can learn a lot about climate change from COVID-19.

Fear

An Open Letter to Greta Thunberg

Michael A. Smyer Ph.D. on November 4, 2019

You tell me we should panic, feel fear, and not rely on hope. I, too, feel this at times—but psychology can teach us to harness these feelings to create meaningful action.

You tell me we should panic, feel fear, and not rely on hope. I, too, feel this at times—but psychology can teach us to harness these feelings to create meaningful action.

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All I Want for Grandparents Day Is a Climate Conversation

Michael A. Smyer Ph.D. on September 5, 2019

Here’s your superpower: If you ask your parents, grandparents, or grandkids to talk with you, they will. This Grandparents Day start a climate change conversation—here’s how.

Here’s your superpower: If you ask your parents, grandparents, or grandkids to talk with you, they will. This Grandparents Day start a climate change conversation—here’s how.