A brewing storm
5 months, 4 weeks ago

A brewing storm

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: In the summer that went by, the city of Bengaluru was trending on social media; this time not for its famed cool clime but for the deadly heat wave as temperatures touched 39°C, a number unheard of in namma ooru. I have never experienced such heat before,” shares Sargam Parashar, who found it extremely hard to concentrate on anything, much less her exams in the rising heat and subsequent severe water shortage. Pallavi Phatak, who leads the climate and education programme at Asar Social Impact Advisors points out that their research reveals high levels of anxiety among young people regarding climate change. Many expressed high anxiety, fear, and feeling powerless,” says Phatak, adding that more focus should be given to addressing systemic issues rather than focusing solely on individual actions like switching off lights.

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Why do so many people ignore major threats like climate change?
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Why do so many people ignore major threats like climate change?

Salon  

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The upside of climate pessimism
3 weeks, 2 days ago

The upside of climate pessimism

Salon  

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How Is Climate Change Affecting Teenagers?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

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New York Times  

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2 months ago

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Salon  

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3 months, 1 week ago

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LA Times  

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LA Times  

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3 months, 1 week ago

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LA Times  

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LA Times  

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Our climate change challenge
3 months, 2 weeks ago

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LA Times  

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‘Scared as hell’: Climate scientists risk jobs, jail to save dying planet
6 months, 1 week ago

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Al Jazeera  

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Climate anxiety affecting Gen Z’s well-being
9 months, 2 weeks ago

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Live Mint  

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Include indigenous communities in mental health and climate change discourse: Experts
1 year, 3 months ago

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The Hindu  

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1 year, 4 months ago

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Salon  

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How to deal with climate anxiety.

Slate  

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1 year, 8 months ago

Eco-anxiety and India’s young

The Hindu  

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1 year, 10 months ago

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ABP News  

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2 years, 6 months ago

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Associated Press  

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The Independent  

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2 years, 9 months ago

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The Independent  

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How can we help kids cope with 'eco-anxiety'?
2 years, 9 months ago

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BBC  

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Wired  

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LA Times  

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Feeling anxious about climate change? Here are 5 tips to manage those feelings
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NPR  

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Climate strikes: Why are young people across the world taking to the streets?

The Independent  

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Huff Post  

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Op-Ed: Is climate anxiety bad for the planet?
3 years, 5 months ago

Op-Ed: Is climate anxiety bad for the planet?

LA Times  

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News 18  

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4 years, 2 months ago

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CNN  

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