Climate Anxiety: How to Remain Hopeful & Resilient in Difficult Times

Climate anxiety is affecting many of us as we witness our changing world, and it’s important to find ways to remain hopeful and resilient in these difficult times. 

The climate emergency and interconnected global environmental and social disasters like plastic pollution, wildfires and other natural disasters, conflict and war, and political strife can all take a heavy toll on our mental health. How do we hold onto hope and make real change amid the endless flood of seemingly bad news?

It’s normal to feel some grief or even a sense of doom when taking in the recent news about climate-related disasters, environmental degradation and destruction, and declining human health. Climate anxiety and its related challenges—including plastic pollution—are real, and it’s important to recognize it and acknowledge your feelings. Here are some tips for transforming despair into action.