The Next Big Idea Daily Is Climate Change Messing With Your Brain?
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Feb 12, 2025 Discover how climate change is impacting our brains and mental health. Rising temperatures are linked to increased aggression, while air pollution worsens cognitive issues. The podcast dives into how eco-anxiety is affecting youth and emphasizes the need for mindfulness in addressing these stressors. Listeners are encouraged to engage actively with climate issues and find balance amid grief and hope. There's even an invitation to join a book club focused on nonfiction that inspires action.
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Heat's Behavioral Impact
- Heat significantly impacts behavior, increasing aggression and impulsivity.
- This effect is observed in various species, including humans and lemon damselfish.
Heat, Aggression, and Decisions
- On hotter days, baseball pitchers are more prone to retaliatory beanballs.
- Immigration judges also reject more asylum applications in the heat.
Air Pollution's Cognitive Effects
- Air pollution negatively affects cognitive functions like learning and memory.
- It also correlates with reduced test scores and increased unethical behavior.
