Researchers explore psychological effects of climate change

(University of Arizona) While some people have little anxiety about the Earth's changing climate, others are experiencing high levels of stress, and even depression, based on their perception of the threat of global climate change, researchers found. Psychological responses to climate change seem to vary based on what type of concern people show for the environment, with those highly concerned about the planet's animals and plants experiencing the most stress.
Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news