'The future is frightening': New study reveals climate anxiety widespread among young people

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In March 2019 over a million people around the world took part in school climate strikes | Credit:Creative Commons
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In March 2019 over a million people around the world took part in school climate strikes | Credit:Creative Commons

New survey reveals over half of children around the world are extremely worried about climate change

A new study into climate anxiety in children and young people across the world has revealed that 45 per cent of respondents say climate anxiety is affecting their daily lives, while three quarters believe...

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