How to Age Up How to Age Up on a Warming Planet
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May 12, 2025 Sarah Ray, a professor at Cal Poly Humboldt and author of 'A Field Guide to Climate Anxiety,' dives into the complexities of aging in the face of climate change. She discusses how climate anxiety affects younger generations and offers strategies to combat feelings of despair. The conversation also highlights the importance of community support and collective action in fostering resilience. Ray and the hosts explore how embracing hope can empower individuals to tackle environmental challenges together.
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Climate Dread's Unique Threat
- Climate dread differs from past crises due to its threat to the entire biosphere's functioning.
- This existential threat challenges systems humans rely on, making it qualitatively unique.
Join Groups To Combat Anxiety
- Address climate anxiety by joining groups to feel efficacy and combat isolation.
- Focus on collective action rather than expecting individual actions alone to solve big problems.
Misjudging Climate Concern Limits Action
- Many people underestimate how much others care about climate change, leading to inaction.
- This misperception reduces people's motivation to engage in climate actions.
