Introduction: Weathering the Storm in Our Minds As wildfires rage across landscapes, leaving trails of destruction, an invisible fire simmers within many of us—a profound climate distress. This distress characterizes the emotional turmoil faced by individuals as our global environment changes drastically, often manifesting in anxiety, helplessness, and despair. Such emotional upheavals can become particularly […]
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What Climate Change Means for Our Up-close-and-Personal Health**
Introduction: The Climate Conundrum at Our Doorstep Imagine you’re standing on your front porch, sipping your morning coffee, and watching the sunrise when you notice the air feels different — thicker, warmer, and eerily calm. You glance down your street and see neighbors wiping sweat off their brows, even though it’s barely dawn. This isn’t […]