Online search queries related to “climate anxiety” have increased

Online search queries related to “climate anxiety” have risen, according to data gathered by Google. Studies also suggest that women are more affected by climate anxiety than men. The rise of wildfires, floods, and droughts around the world are just some of the highly visible signs of climate change. According to the BBC, what is reported less is the impact of climate change on human minds. Climate anxiety – defined as feelings of distress about the impacts of climate change – has been reported globally, particularly among children and young people.