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213. Don't Climate Panic - An Investigation into The Proposed Solutions to Climate Change

The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast

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Climate Anxiety and Mental Health

This chapter explores the psychological impacts of climate change anxiety, particularly focusing on the rising fears and depression experienced by youth. It critiques apocalyptic environmentalism for hindering effective action and emphasizes the importance of framing environmental narratives in a hopeful manner. The discussion further interrogates the motivations behind climate action advocates and their resistance to practical solutions, linking these trends to broader socio-political ideologies and mental health outcomes.

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