Research
Why climate anxiety makes some youth take action, while others freeze
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The Brief
- A new study published in the journal Climate examines how climate anxiety relates to environmental action among young people.
- The study finds the relationship between climate distress and climate action is highly complex, so anxiety does not always lead to action.
- Some young people act on climate anxiety while others freeze, according to the source report.
Why it matters
Science readers studying climate communication or youth mental health can use this study to understand why climate information does not always translate into behaviour.
Who’s affected
- researchers in climate psychology and science communication
- educators and policymakers working with young people on climate issues
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- #youth
- #climate action
- #mental health
- #climate psychology
While young people are constantly exposed to news about climate change, their resulting anxiety does not always translate into environmental action. A new study published in Climate reveals that the relationship between climate distress and climate action is highly complex. While…
Timeline
Earth News reported on the study on climate anxiety and youth climate action
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Why climate anxiety makes some youth take action, while others freeze