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How to Reduce Light Pollution and Reclaim the Night Sky
Light pollution has obscured the night sky for nearly 3 billion people, but it’s possible to bring back the Milky Way by making smarter lighting choices. Shielding streetlights, using warm-colored...
Attributing the June 2024 heat wave to climate change is an important step in adapting to a warmer world
Canada’s June 2024 heat wave broke temperature records across the country, with new findings confirming its link to human-caused climate change. The ECCC’s rapid attribution analysis revealed that...
Microplastics in the Great Lakes: A Growing Environmental Crisis
Microplastics are becoming a major environmental concern for the Great Lakes, with trillions of tiny plastic particles contaminating water sources, wildlife, and even humans....
Uncharted Territory: The Need for a Global Climate Mobilization
As global temperatures shatter records, we find ourselves in uncharted territory and face unprecedented climate threats. The potential release of methane hydrates—an often overlooked yet potent...
How Temperature Swings Impact Your Health
Daily temperature swings can increase health risks, particularly for low-income and minority communities. Learn how large temperature variations affect respiratory and cardiovascular...
Rethinking The Economic Mindset to Tackle Climate Change
Discover why rethinking economic mindsets is essential for climate survival. Learn how shifting economic paradigms, breaking free from the gold standard, and utilizing interest-free bonds can lead...
Environmental Education through National Parks
Enroll in the National Parks Course on Environmental Issues at the University of Tennessee. Learn about critical environmental challenges through hands-on experiences in iconic parks like...
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Eco-anxiety, a growing concern tied to climate change, is affecting people globally. This article explores the intersection of eco-anxiety, mental health, and how we can cope in a world increasingly affected by environmental crises. Communities most impacted by climate chaos, from Asia to the Americas, report distress ranging from grief to hopelessness. With six planetary boundaries crossed, the connection between climate and mental health is critical to understand for future action.