Climate change is fundamentally a moral dilemma
even more than a dilemma of political will.
It is an ethical challenge between right and wrong.*
Youth Climate Study Findings:
Supermajority of Young Americans are
Distressed about Climate Change and
Want Bolder Action from Government and Corporations
85% report being worried about climate change with distress running high across political spectrum.
NEW YORK, NY October 17, 2024 – A new peer-reviewed academic study published in The Lancet Planetary Health, a leading international scientific journal, has found widespread distress among young Americans about climate change and a strong desire across the political spectrum for governmental and corporate action
“With the release of this nation-wide survey of climate distress in nearly 16,000 US youth, the largest of its kind, we now have data to support what many of us have been seeing with our own eyes: young people in America are struggling emotionally and psychologically with the effects of climate change,” said co-author Lise Van Susteren, M.D., Psychiatrist, Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences.
“They are afraid and angry and doubting their future prospects. As we decry the mental health crisis in America’s youth, and search for answers to address it, this survey helps to spotlight climate change as a significant source of distress. These findings show that elected officials, health care professionals, faith leaders, teachers and parents all have a role to play in responding.”
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Historic Climate Trial - Youth Sue State of Montana
A group of young people is suing the state of Montana for
failing to address climate change.
The state's constitution guarantees
"a clean and healthful environment."
NPR Morning Edition - June 12, 2023
By Ellis Juhlin
Historic Climate Trial - Youth Sue State of Montana
A group of young people is suing the state of Montana for
failing to address climate change.
The state's constitution guarantees
"a clean and healthful environment."
NPR Morning Edition - June 12, 2023
By Ellis Juhlin
Printed Transcript - Here
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Government inaction on climate change
linked to
psychological distress in young people
according to a study of 10,000 youth in 10 countries
“This study paints a horrific picture of widespread climate anxiety in our children and young people.
It suggests for the first time that high levels of psychological distress in youth is linked to government inaction. Our children’s anxiety is a completely rational reaction given the inadequate responses to climate change they are seeing from governments. What more do governments need to hear to take action?"
Caroline Hickman, University of Bath, Climate Psychology Alliance , co-lead author
It suggests for the first time that high levels of psychological distress in youth is linked to government inaction. Our children’s anxiety is a completely rational reaction given the inadequate responses to climate change they are seeing from governments. What more do governments need to hear to take action?"
Caroline Hickman, University of Bath, Climate Psychology Alliance , co-lead author
: “It’s shocking to hear how so many young people from around the world feel betrayed by those who are supposed to protect them.
Now is the time to face the truth, listen to young people, and take urgent action against climate change.”
Dr Liz Marks, coauthor; University of Bath's Department of Psychology
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