The climate crisis exacerbates the already existing inequalities of the world. Addressing these inequalities is a top priority.
climate activists and psychological distress What’s a climate activist? A climate activist is: People come to climate activism with varying degrees of experience and a wide range of commitment levels. Someone who just began volunteering two years ago may well…
Climate education (k-12) Why do we need climate change K-12 education? Climate change education is necessary to address climate change, and is overwhelmingly supported across the world. While climate education is important across all levels of education, offering curricula during…
Climate justice and reparations What is climate justice? Climate justice refers to the need to redress the gross and continuing global injustices that: This situation of unequal impacts of global warming, along with the many ongoing debates on how to…
Disability and Climate Mental Health Defining disability A disability is a physical, emotional, sensory, or mental condition that limits a person’s functioning and makes it more difficult to perform certain tasks Every disability presents a unique set of challenges. For…
Healthcare policy in the climate crisis (United States) Why the climate crisis is a human health crisis The World Health Organization (2021) has declared the climate crisis “the single biggest health threat facing humanity.” The climate crisis threatens human health and well-being…
Indigenous knowledges Significance for mitigation and adaptation to climate disruption “The earth is the mother of all people, and all people should have equal rights upon it.” Chief Joseph (Nez Perce) “An Indian’s View of Indian Affairs.” North American Review…
Public Health Approach to Climate Mental Health What is public health? Public health is a discipline that is concerned with preventing illness and promoting health in society via a range of activities or services that reach groups or populations. It…
Reproductive decisions How is climate change influencing people’s decisions to have children? With environmental issues on the rise – heatwaves, wildfires, drought, crop failures, water and air pollution illnesses, and more – a growing number of people are asking themselves,…
Young children and climate mental health Climate change’s impact on young children In children who are zero to five years old, mental health is defined as the growing ability to form close relationships, manage feelings, explore, and learn. Climate change…