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Neuroscientist Clayton Page Aldern and Dr Xand van Tulleken - How the Climate Crisis Affects Our Brains and Bodies
Apr 24, 2024
Neuroscientist Clayton Page Aldern and Dr Xand van Tulleken discuss the harrowing effects of the climate crisis on our physical and neurological wellbeing, from psychiatric risks on unborn babies to neurotoxic algal blooms. They explore how rising temperatures impact cognitive function and decision-making, emphasizing the urgent need for interdisciplinary collaboration and policymakers to address the neurological costs of climate change.
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- Climate anxiety impacts unborn babies' psychiatric health.
- Memory inaccuracies help update perceptions of changing climate.
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Impact of Climate Change on Mental Health
The book explores the effects of climate change on mental health, highlighting the intricate relationship between the changing climate and neurological processes. It delves into how increasing temperatures and environmental toxins influence brain function and cognition, emphasizing the need to reframe our understanding of memory and expectations within the context of a changing world.
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