Study: Wildfire smoke exposure raises dementia risk by 18%
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.
Rising temperatures linked to increased risk of depression, study finds
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.
Nature’s beauty inspires cooperation: Study reveals the power of aesthetics in environmental conservation
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.
Social status shapes green consumption in an S-shaped pattern across socioeconomic levels
A study found that green consumption—choosing eco-friendly products and practices—follows an S-shaped pattern across social status levels.
Children often visiting coasts, rivers, and lakes are more likely to practice pro-environmental behaviors when they grow up
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 and generalized anxiety are distinct, new research shows
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.
Repetition boosts belief in false climate claims, even for climate science advocates
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.
Prolonged sun exposure associated with potential brain health risks, study finds
A study found that prolonged sunlight exposure, especially over two hours daily, may be linked to reduced brain volume and increased markers of brain aging, with more pronounced effects in men and individuals under 60 years old.
Republicans slower to adopt solar panels, but respond more strongly to financial benefits
Democrats are more likely to install solar panels than Republicans, but as residential solar power becomes more affordable, Republicans are increasingly adopting it, driven mainly by cost savings rather than environmental concerns.
Experiencing extreme heat can weaken climate change conspiracies, research suggests
A recent study found that people who perceived hotter-than-usual temperatures were less likely to believe in climate change conspiracy theories, suggesting that personal experiences with weather anomalies may influence climate change beliefs.
New study suggests wildfires can impair cognitive health
Wildfire exposure appears to impair cognitive abilities, particularly in younger individuals, with increased wildfire smoke correlating with decreased word and math test scores.
Weird connection found between temperature and brain development
Exposure to extreme temperatures during early life is associated with alterations in children's brain white matter microstructure, particularly in lower socioeconomic status neighborhoods, highlighting potential vulnerability to climate change impacts.
New study links political ignorance and national narcissism to climate change denial
A study found that individuals with low political knowledge are more likely to endorse climate change conspiracies, driven in part by national narcissism. Political education could reduce these beliefs by fostering a better understanding of democratic processes.
Public perceives “climate anxiety” more negatively than “worry” or “concern”
A study found that the term "climate anxiety" evokes more negative reactions than "climate worry" or "climate concern," affecting public support for considering young people's climate distress in policy decisions.
Being in nature can alter your sense of time, according to psychology research
Recent research indicates that being in nature changes how we experience time, giving a sense of expanded time compared to urban environments. This altered sense of time helps shift focus from immediate stress to long-term goals and reduces impulsiveness, contributing...
