Finding our way forward in the climate crisis

About this episode

The episode discusses the emotional burden of climate impacts on young people and the unique contributions everyone can make to climate action.

This week, I’m delighted to welcome fellow climate Katharine, Katharine Wilkinson, as guest editor of Talking Climate. 🌍 Good news: The lawyers who contributed to the landmark International Court of Justice climate ruling reminds us how every one of us has unique gifts to bring to climate action. ⚠️ Not-so-good news: Young people are carrying an enormous emotional burden as climate impacts intensify, with many feeling fear and uncertainty about the future. 💚 What we can do: We don’t have t...

People in this episode

Host: Katharine Hayhoe

Guest: Katharine Wilkinson

Topics covered

• climate action
• emotional burden
• youth
• climate crisis
• legal rulings

Keywords

• climate crisis
• youth anxiety
• climate action
• International Court of Justice
• emotional burden

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: International Court of Justice

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