In the Bay Area, particularly San Francisco, concern for climate change is deeply embedded in the culture, with a significant number of residents acknowledging its reality. However, rising climate anxietyâlargely driven by government inaction and a perception of helplessnessâhas become prevalent. Studies indicate that Bay Area residents report the highest levels of climate anxiety in the U.S., influenced by feelings of inadequacy in governmental responses. Despite the urgency for such individuals to engage in climate action, emotional distress can inhibit their willingness to participate, prompting a search for community-based scientific initiatives as a potential outlet for their concerns.
Sound familiar? According to the American Psychological Association, climate anxiety can lead to feelings of helplessness and depression.
Despite our concern about climate change, climate-anxious Americans might find it difficult to engage in climate action, especially when our individual agency feels limited.
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