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The striking truth that there isn\u2019t another planet patiently waiting to welcome us and the fact that if things come worse to worse, we ourselves will either be burning due to the excessive heat or drowning due to the melting glaciers is probably the reason why this Zoomer generation, for once, isn’t taking an issue lightly.\u00a0 Like it or not, climate change is real. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Witnessing The World Change: Hot And Hotter<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

While we didn’t have the chance to grow up in a generation where the heat was barely an issue we saw parts of it during our childhood. We felt the weather drift from feeling the beautiful rays of sunshine to burning because of the unbearable scorching heat of the sun. Thus, our generation was impacted the most. Millennials might have enjoyed the last taste of stable weather, and Gen Alpha may never know what that feels like. But Gen Z? We\u2019re the ones who watched the world change before our eyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is Climate Anxiety?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Imagine standing in front of a tsunami you can\u2019t stop, but you\u2019re expected to act like everything\u2019s normal. That\u2019s exactly what climate anxiety is. The American Psychological Association defines it as \u2018eco-anxiety\u2019\u2014a chronic fear of environmental doom. For many, it\u2019s more than just worry; it\u2019s stress, guilt, and even existential dread about the planet\u2019s future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And Gen Z? We\u2019re feeling it the hardest. Why? Because we were practically raised on climate crises. While previous generations were busy debating whether climate change was even real, we were growing up watching the world burn\u2014literally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Hot and Why Now?<\/h3>\n\n\n
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From #NoPlanetB to climate strike walkouts, Gen Z is rallying like no other. According to a 2023 study, over 70% of young people report feeling \u2018hopeless\u2019 about climate change. But it\u2019s not just hopelessness\u2014it\u2019s frustration. We see corporations greenwashing<\/a> their way out of responsibility, governments moving at a snail\u2019s pace, and a system built on overconsumption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Plus, it\u2019s in our culture. Climate anxiety is now part of meme culture, music, and everyday conversations. Think about Billie Eilish\u2019s lyrics, TikTok trends around \u2018apocalypse-core,\u2019 and even influencers shifting to slow fashion. We\u2019re obsessed with the future\u2014because we\u2019re terrified we won\u2019t have one. Many in the Genz population have already chosen to never have children in their lives and a major reason for this is the fact that our beautiful Mother Earth might be facing its inevitable doom at the rate that it\u2019s going. The tricky part is that climate change is a systemic issue, yet the pressure often falls on individuals to \u2018fix\u2019 it. The result? Burnout and eco-paralysis, where the sheer scale of the crisis makes people feel like giving up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Digital Activism: Yay or Nay<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Social media is a double-edged sword when it comes to climate awareness. On one hand, platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter have mobilized an entire generation, making climate activism more accessible than ever and making the population more aware of the issues than ever before. On the other, constant exposure to climate disasters, corporate greenwashing, and political inaction can make young people feel powerless. The ultimate truth that even after knowing it all, no one is actually doing anything to majorly change the situation is least to say, disheartening. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, social media isn\u2019t all bad. It has given rise to climate influencers\u2014young activists who use their platforms to educate, inspire, and advocate for change. Figures like Greta Thunberg, Vanessa Nakate, and Leah Thomas are proof that digital activism can spark real-world action. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Turning Point<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

But here\u2019s the thing: anxiety means you care\u2014and caring is powerful. The best antidote to this seemingly inevitable nightmare? Action. It\u2019s about channelling fear into tangible steps that create impact. We need to do something and we need to start NOW. Here are some steps you could start off your climate-conscious journey with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n