Rising Together
Stories of Resilience in a Changing Climate
By: Juliano Calil
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Rising Together is an interactive VR experience following two teenagers through Portland’s 2020-2021 devastating wildfire, heatwave, and ice storm. Developed with Portland State University, Emory University, and NSF NCAR, this immersive VR experience explores cascading climate impacts on vulnerable communities, highlighting resilience strategies and sparking nationwide dialogue.
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