Does climate change make you anxious? ⏲️ 6 Minute English

Fires, heatwaves, floods, hurricanes, droughts - the climate change emergency might be having an impact on our mental health. Rob and Sam discuss the topic and teach you related English vocabulary along the way. This week’s question: According to a survey by Greenpeace, what percentage of young people worldwide say they feel worried about climate change? a) 74 percent b) 84 percent c) 94 percent Listen to the programme to find out the answer. If you are affected by any of the issues mentioned in this programme, here are some links to support organisations and useful information 👉 Vocabulary doom and gloom the feeling that a situation is very bad and without hope post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) a serious mental illness that can develop as a result of a very bad experience, including wars and natural disasters climate anxiety low-level distres
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