How to turn climate anxiety into climate action

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Fátima

Fátima is Ecosia's Video Editorial Lead. She thinks in many Sprachen.

Climate Brief is an Ecosia series on how to navigate the era of climate change over on YouTube.

Are you anxious about the climate crisis? You’re not alone. 60% of 16-25 year olds said that they experience climate anxiety. Despite eco-anxiety being common, many people still question how to deal with feelings of despair, doom and grief around climate change.

In this video, we break down three ways to turn climate anxiety into climate action. Climate anxiety is understandable – even expected – given the wider inaction around climate change. These feelings can be overwhelming, but taking climate action can help reduce climate anxiety.

Powering up your imagination, advocating within your community and taking breaks can lead the way to a regenerative future – a future that cares about people and the planet. If you would like to learn more, watch the video above and also share it with others it may benefit too.

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