Chris Brunet, a member of the Choctaw community from Isle de Jean Charles, documented his difficult decision to leave the island due to environmental challenges and saw relocation as a chance to rebuild his community.

Edison Dardar, also from the Choctaw community on Isle de Jean Charles, chose to remain on the island despite the relocation of others, viewing the island as a crucial part of his identity and sense of happiness.

Dan Kipness, a former Miami Beach resident, describes his decision to move inland due to rising sea levels and frustration with government officials' handling of the climate crisis.

Leonard Montalto, a longtime resident of Oakwood Beach in Staten Island, loved his community despite its flood risks and tragically lost his life during Hurricane Sandy.

Nicole Montalto provides a powerful account of experiencing Hurricane Sandy and voices her frustration with developers and officials regarding the neighborhood's safety.

Richard Santos, a lifelong coastal resident in Alviso, California, argues against further development in his town and supports the South Bay Salt Pond Restoration Project for community preservation.

Laura Sewall, former director of the Bates-Morse Mountain Conservation Area in Maine, acts as a liaison to keep her community informed about environmental changes to the Sprague River Marsh.

Marilynn Wiggins, from a predominantly Black neighborhood in Pensacola, Florida, illustrates the compounded environmental injustices her community faces, including industrial pollution and governmental neglect.