Rajagopalan "Radha" Radhakrishnan is a distinguished professor of English and Comparative Literature with an affiliation with African American Studies, Women's Studies, Critical Theory Emphasis, and Core Faculty of the Ph.D. in Culture and Theory. Radha is currently writing a book on coexistence called The Open and Imperative. He recognizes the pressures and concerns of students and suggests PK-12 teachers, first, get a sense of the environment and state of mind the students are in. Then, teachers can craft a common syllabus with relevant topics students can engage with. He emphasizes the importance of thinking beyond ourselves and looking for solutions that work in the long run which ultimately ties back to his work on coexistence. In terms of climate action, Radha suggests teachers integrate climate change literacy into their existing syllabus and approach it with a different perspective. He reminds us that climate change is not something from the outside but rather a recurring part of our history. Radha’s work informs climate solutions by providing a broader perspective to his audience. Part of Radha’s research involves locating humans in situations of peril in which they are forced to confront their own limitations. Essentially, Radha’s book shows how emptying our ego and thinking from another perspective can help focus our attention on the matter at hand. One of Radha’s biggest worries about climate change is that it doesn’t fall equally on different people. As a solution, Radha suggests using this as an opportunity to review the past and keep track of who is responsible for making amendments. He stresses the importance of keeping the conversation going through education and debating with others as we keep working to collectively combat these concerns. Additionally, he is hopeful for our future because the youth is taking many steps to address the worries of climate change and simultaneously broadening the older generation’s perspective. Finally, Radha encourages PK-12 students to be themselves and follow their passions despite living in a profit-driven world. He reminds them that cooperation should be our priority not competition.