‘They are despairing’: climate crisis weighs heavy on mental health of young Australians
by Rafqa Touma and Melissa Davey from on (#6AYSK)
Report shows anxiety over the environment is prominent among teenagers, such as Ruby Bron who feels helpless' about future
Ruby Bron feels helpless" and anxiety-ridden" when she thinks about the future and the irreversible damage occurring because of the climate crisis.
The 17-year-old Sydney student says without drastic action to cut emissions, her generation will be left to deal with the climate crisis in an increasingly damaged and volatile world.
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