Climate anxiety refers to feelings of grief, stress and hopelessness about the long-term impacts of climate change, according to a 2017 report by the American Psychological Association. A couple cuddle on rocks while surrounded by wildfire smoke from the United States on Sept. 18, 2020. residents have dealt with wildfire smoke for several summers in a row. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press)Korol said much of what is known about coping with climate anxiety is derived from treating the anxiety that follows natural disasters. "Thinking about climate anxiety should be part of our life — it shouldn't be all of our life.

Source: CBC News July 10, 2021 12:56 UTC