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One of the most overlooked consequences of climate change? Our mental health
Lake County, California, wildfires. (Credit: Bob Dass/flickr)
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One of the most overlooked consequences of climate change? Our mental health

Ecoanxiety. Ecoparalysis. Solastalgia. Call it what you want— when it comes to climate change and mental health, the future is now.

Hardly a day goes by where we aren't reminded that the Earth's climate is changing and that we are responsible for much if not most of that change.

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