Climate

Climate change is causing a specific kind of distress, especially in young people.

Researchers have identified how nature improves health. Analysis of over 200,000 adults shows that residential greenness reduces metabolic syndrome risk primarily by lowering air pollution exposure and boosting vitamin D synthesis.

A study of over 12,000 older adults suggests a strong association between environmental factors—like heatwaves and air pollution—and a greater risk of developing depressive symptoms.

New research suggests that even brief exposure to climate misinformation can distort how much scientific agreement people think exists, and this shift tends to lead to less worry and lower support for action to address climate change.

A new study finds that teens exposed to stronger heatwaves are more likely to experience mental health symptoms, raising concerns about the psychological impact of climate change on youth.

A new study finds that simply enjoying being in nature is more closely tied to happiness and life satisfaction than how often people go outside, challenging the assumption that more time in nature always leads to better well-being.

New research finds nearly half of surveyed wildfire survivors in Alberta and Nova Scotia suffered from PTSD symptoms or low resilience.

Want to boost your mood? A new study reveals that going green – cleaning litter, reducing waste, or using sustainable transport – is a powerful happiness booster.

A study linked wildfire smoke exposure to an 18% increased dementia risk, far higher than other air pollution. Vulnerable groups and younger seniors were most affected.

A South Korean study found that for every 1°C rise in annual temperature since 1961–1990, the odds of moderate depressive symptoms increased by 13%, with stronger effects in urban areas, younger adults, and long-term metropolitan residents.

A study found that associating resource use with environmental consequences increased cooperation, especially when paired with beautiful imagery of nature, highlighting beauty and intrinsic value as key drivers of pro-environmental behavior and moral connection to nature.

A study found that green consumption—choosing eco-friendly products and practices—follows an S-shaped pattern across social status levels.

Childhood exposure to blue spaces is linked to greater nature connectedness in adulthood, leading to more frequent nature visits and increased pro-environmental behaviors

Climate anxiety does not strongly relate to generalized anxiety or most health behaviors. This suggests climate anxiety may differ from generalized anxiety and doesn’t significantly impair health habits.

Repeated exposure to false climate-skeptical claims increases belief, even among strong climate science supporters. This highlights the dangerous influence of repetition on misinformation, suggesting that repeating false claims can erode trust in scientific consensus.