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Loss, danger, and joy are three emotions that people experience in relation to the prospect of a changing climate. Dandelions provide a material focus for these emotions, as we may find them risky (spreading to our neighbors lawns!) and also tantalizingly joyous. As we learn to look for them to think through these various climate challenges, we may also start to miss dandelions in those times of year they aren't with us -- and, by association, to think through the various losses, replacements, dangers, joys, and other emotions that may come along with our efforts to grapple with climate, rising seas, etc.
The questions and responses below record a series of conversations exploring how people feel about climate and dandelions. These conversations are ongoing in person, and online.