Growing Greener
“Aware of the fact that climate change is a common concern for the young and old, Mick Smyer, PhD, an emeritus professor of psychology at Bucknell University, started leading multigenerational groups in discussions about how they could take action to combat this problem.”
Dr. Michael “Mick” Smyer, founder and CEO of Growing Greener: Climate Action for a Warming World, joins Better Planet host Ellis Henican to discuss psychology, communication strategies and human-centered design to move people from anxiety about climate change to action and habit.
The Biden administration’s new youth-skewed program is admirable, but needs to be more welcoming to older Americans
By Richard Eisenberg, Next Avenue
Mick Smyer headlines Day 6 of the International Psychogeriatric Association’s annual focus on Older Adult Mental Health.
Mick Smyer participates in the inaugural seminar of the Gerontological Society of America’s Climate Change and Aging Interest Group for a panel discussion and Q&A to explore action and advocacy on the topic of climate change and aging.
Alan Gutterman, a long-term partner and senior counsel in law firms, recently launched the Older Person’s Rights Project to advance awareness of the challenges and opportunities inherent in our increased longevity. In this podcast he speaks with Mick Smyer, who runs Growing Greener, Climate Action for a Warming World, and was Guest Editor of a […]
When it comes to the climate crisis, it’s time to change our habits
Check out the new edition of the American Society on Aging’s Generations Journal, guest edited by Mick Smyer. Read “Aging and the Climate Crisis” to see the myriad connections between aging and climate change.
Climate change could impact your health and budget in retirement.
By Rodney Brooks, U.S. News
“The Resilience of Older Women and Climate Change” Sponsored by the International Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics Expert panelists will discuss the role of behavior in climate change and increased environmental risk, resulting in degradation of all human rights. Speakers will discuss current lifespan initiatives and best practices across the globe, highlighting regions and activities […]