Copingwith climateanxiety.

As we grow older, our planet grows with us. The Earth will continue to become polluted, and soon, climate change will become irreversible. This leads to climate anxiety, which is stress related to climate change and anxiety about the future state of our planet. To be honest, I didn’t know about climate anxiety before researching for this article. Now that I know more about it, I can definitely say that I also experience climate anxiety. So today, I am going to give you some tips to help cope with climate anxiety, from one environmental advocate to another.

When you think of growth, it usually has a positive connotation. However, the state and health of our Earth is continuously declining. As the oil industries grow, and more unnatural sources, such fossil fuels, are needed, we end up terminating the chances of protecting our Earth. While this is very scary and cultivates fear about the future health of our planet, here are some ways to cope with it.

There is always something you can do to help the planet, whether that’s through recycling properly, joining organizations focused on climate change, or even participating in clean-ups at the beach or at the park. Overall, it is important to know that there is always something you can do to make a change.

The best thing to tell yourself is that even a collection of small steps allow for a large earth-saving impact to be made. In addition, I find that talking about your stresses with other people, such as peers or teachers, always helps. Sometimes, all it takes is encouragement and support from somebody else in order to assure you that you are not alone in this fight against climate change. Talking to someone, or even journaling in a notebook, can be very helpful and remind you that this problem is being recognized by many around the world.

While climate change and global warming can’t be solved in a day, there are many things you can do to help restore our planet. Getting involved in the community, joining clubs around school, and building relationships with others who have the same passions is something that really helps remind me that tons of people in our society care about protecting our planet. Some climate change centered clubs around Scripps that you can join include Spotless Shore, The Beach Cleanup Club, and California Scholarship Federation (CSF), which encourages you to volunteer around the community and help the Earth become healthier. I highly recommend joining a club or an organization that lets you discuss with others how to restore the beautiful planet we have and act to protect it.

Coping with climate anxiety is hard, since you never know if the Earth will ever revert back to its natural, healthy state Yet, it is important to remember that there are many bright-minded, dedicated individuals who are interested in preventing global warming from becoming worse. Let this be a reminder that you are not the only one scared for the future of our planet, and that there are numerous people who are willing to help the Earth. We have a driving force that will succeed in the end because of all the perseverance, determination, and passion rooted in our community.

To wrap things up, here are some things you should know when coping with climate anxiety: small actions will make a big impact, talking with people who share similar passions is very helpful, being involved in the community and making decisions for our environment is very important, and never giving up on our planet.

There are many individuals, such as you and me, who won’t stop fighting until our planet is beautiful and protected again. Next time you are at the beach, remember to stop and listen to our ecosystem, clean up the environment, and know there is a solution to climate change and global warming. It just needs the power of a community to help.