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Teachers adapt to address emotional impacts of climate change
Educators are increasingly focusing on trauma-sensitive approaches to help students manage the emotional effects of climate change.
Nathalie Reid, Audrey Aamodt, and Jennifer MacDonald write for The Conversation.
In short:
- Teachers are noticing rising climate anxiety among students and are adopting trauma-sensitive methods to support them.
- Professional development for educators includes outdoor learning, interdisciplinary inquiry, and balanced climate action strategies.
- Sharing hopeful stories and focusing on community-led climate initiatives helps nurture a forward-looking mindset.
Why this matters:
Climate change education that acknowledges and addresses students' emotional responses can foster resilience and hope. As young people face an uncertain future, equipping them with strategies to cope with climate trauma is essential for their mental health and engagement in meaningful climate action.
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Training the next wave of doctors in climate medicine
Amidst a growing recognition of climate change's health impacts, U.S. medical schools are increasingly embedding climate education in their curricula.
In short:
- Colorado's innovative diploma program is preparing medical professionals to become experts in climate health, a critical and emerging field.
- The program emphasizes practical disaster response training, showing the importance of medical readiness for climate-related emergencies.
- The initiative reflects a broader trend of integrating climate change awareness into healthcare, aiming to enhance patient care in the face of environmental challenges.
Key quote:
"We need credible, knowledgeable and effective leaders, and we want to send a message to clinicians that these are critically important skills for mitigating climate-driven health effects."
— Dr. Jay Lemery, Director of the Climate and Health Program at the University of Colorado School of Medicine.
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Texas pushes some textbook publishers to remove material on fossil fuels
Texas' education board called on some publishers to remove material that some Republicans criticized as incorrect or negative portrayals of fossil fuels in the biggest oil and gas state.
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Climate education that builds hope and agency, not fear
Reframing climate change education around a message of “hopeful alarm” not only will underscore the threats we face but will also show students how they can act to shape the future.
Engage, Educate and Empower: The 3 Es to discuss climate change with children
As researchers in climate law and psychology, we believe that it is critical for parents, caregivers and educators to consider discussing climate change with children and youth.
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‘This is the existential crisis’: A push for climate change education
Several states are considering measures for climate learning opportunities. Most states have adopted standards that include climate change, but education experts say the subject is taught spottily and is usually limited to science classes.
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New Jersey is teaching kids about climate. Opponents call it 'indoctrination'
New Jersey is in the global vanguard for teaching kids about climate change, but an organized resistance calls it "indoctrination."
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