Former US Vice President Al Gore tells Bloomberg Green's Zero podcast why he remains staunchly optimistic that we can move faster to tackle climate change https://t.co/9frJxxNQKB ...

Climate Change Impacts on Mental Health - The report highlights that in 2024, over 8,000 premature deaths in Utah were linked to air pollution, nearly equivalent to the population of Park City, indicating a significant public health crisis [1] - Climate change-related events such as air pollution, wildfire smoke, drought, and heat waves are impacting people's physical and mental well-being, leading to feelings of tiredness, detachment, helplessness, and anxiety [2] - Studies indicate that nearly half of the children exposed to wildfires develop symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder, demonstrating the profound psychological impact of climate trauma [6] - Climate change is causing a form of grief related to environmental loss, often misunderstood as a personal issue, but is a valid response to a world in crisis [4][12] Physiological and Neurological Responses - Exposure to climate change can shift the nervous system into survival mode, affecting mental health physiologically and neurologically [7] - Climate change-related stress can irritate the vagus nerve, increase inflammation, disrupt sleep, and spike cortisol levels, leading to physical symptoms like a racing heart and exhaustion [8] Coping and Healing Strategies - Naming and acknowledging climate grief can reduce internal chaos and help individuals understand their emotional experiences [14][15] - Grounding in the present moment through sensory awareness and mindful movements can help the nervous system feel safe and ease stress [15][16] - Maintaining a consistent sleep routine and using air purifiers can regulate mood, reduce anxiety and depression symptoms, and build resilience [17][18] - Acknowledging that symptoms may be related to climate change impacts can shift individuals from feeling broken to feeling empowered [19]

Former US Vice-President Al Gore joins Bloomberg Green's Zero podcast to talk about a rogue US, China’s ambitions, and how to depolarize climate change https://t.co/vrABkM7cy4 ...

Billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates is pouring money into helping small-scale farmers adapt to climate change and address a gap in funding for food production. https://t.co/GgAJ3YnWTd ...

Paebbl is on a mission to fight climate change at an unprecedented scale.@nikolajcw met with the company’s co-founder to learn how it's creating carbon-negative building materials that could transform the cement industry.Watch An Optimist’s Guide to the Planet https://t.co/2ZAufNTN4u ...

A new analysis shows how much climate change contributed to Hurricane Melissa's climb into the record books https://t.co/7xi9jiCngM ...

Opinions on Individuals - Elon Musk believes Bill Gates is "not strong in the sciences" [1] - Elon Musk stated "Billy G is not my lover" [1] Climate Change Perspective - The industry acknowledges the existence of varying viewpoints on climate change, ranging from denial to alarmism, neither of which are entirely accurate [1] - The industry recognizes the measurable increase in carbon concentration in the atmosphere [1] - The industry suggests that transferring billions (eventually trillions) of tons of carbon from underground to the atmosphere and oceans will alter their chemical composition [1] - The industry estimates a timeframe of at least 50 years before climate change becomes a "serious issue," but not 500 years [1] - The industry suggests a reasonable approach to climate change involves leaning towards sustainable energy [1]

Climate Change Strategy - The opinion suggests adapting to climate change instead of combating its causes is a mistake [1] Key Individuals - Bill Gates is now arguing for adapting to climate change [1]

Bill Gates pushed back on what he called a “doomsday view of climate change” and more in today's Green Daily newsletter https://t.co/AYtD4p0FYH ...

Bill Gates, the billionaire philanthropist and co-founder of Microsoft, says it’s time to adopt a more measured tone when addressing climate change and the threat it poses to the world https://t.co/IuUl4F0UHn ...