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Don’t let your climate anxiety breed inaction

Peak Web October 15, 2024

By: Emilia Kuznetsova, SFU Student Climate change is a topic that’s increasingly part of mainstream news and public consciousness. With the effects of climate change being felt all over the world, from wildfires to flooding, there has been a steady rise in climate anxiety. For example, 66% of youth respondents in a Canadian climate survey reported feeling afraid of the future. The reality is that most emissions come from large corporations, with “100 companies responsible for 71% of global emissions.” This is beyond our control as individuals, and can understandably lead to feelings of defeat. But even with something as…

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