Beyond environmental and physical impacts, climate change significantly affects mental health, leading to "climate anxiety" characterized by dread, hopelessness, and sleep issues. Psychotherapists

Beyond environmental and physical impacts, climate change significantly affects mental health, leading to "climate anxiety" characterized by dread, hopelessness, and sleep issues. Psychotherapists like Leslie Davenport note patients' ambient anxiety, likening these feelings to the stages of grief for environmental and lifestyle loss. Acknowledging these emotions is crucial to prevent despair.

Experts like Renee Lertzman emphasize staying present with such feelings. Bryant Welch advocates for open conversations about climate change, highlighting the power of listening to foster connection and hope. Naming anxieties helps tame them, cultivating optimism and improving mental well-being.

For more information, visit ClimateOne.

A global surge in youth climate action is influencing governments, yet its impact on industry, fossil fuel interests, and administrations that downplay climate change remains uncertain. Can this

A global surge in youth climate action is influencing governments, yet its impact on industry, fossil fuel interests, and administrations that downplay climate change remains uncertain. Can this new generation drive meaningful change?

Join student activists Isha Clarke and Sarah Goody, alongside Julia Olson (Our Children's Trust), Ben Wessel (NextGen America), and Morissa Zuckerman (Sunrise Movement, Bay Area). They will discuss the future of climate activism.

Western states are experiencing a new era of "megafires," blazes covering over 100,000 acres. Driven by climate change, higher temperatures and lower humidity are intensifying these wildfires,

Western states are experiencing a new era of "megafires," blazes covering over 100,000 acres. Driven by climate change, higher temperatures and lower humidity are intensifying these wildfires, significantly impacting people's lives.

Addressing climate change also involves urban development. Welcoming taller buildings and urban infill can reduce energy and water consumption compared to suburban living. This approach sparks debate, raising questions about YIMBY/NIMBY perspectives, environmentalist consistency, and potential displacement of communities of color.

Join the conversation on shaping Bay Area urban life in a hot and crowded world. Learn more at climateone.org.

Mystic, a musician and Hip Hop Caucus' Bay Area Coordinator, shares insights on how environmental justice organizations can better engage communities of color.

For related discussions,

Mystic, a musician and Hip Hop Caucus' Bay Area Coordinator, shares insights on how environmental justice organizations can better engage communities of color.

For related discussions, visit: Oppressive Heat, Climate Change, and Civil Rights and ClimateOne.

J.P. Leary, an associate professor at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay’s Education Center for First Nations Studies, conducts student-centered research. His scholarship is guided by the

J.P. Leary, an associate professor at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay’s Education Center for First Nations Studies, conducts student-centered research. His scholarship is guided by the needs of First Nations people and communities.

Wisconsin First Nations provides PK-12 educators with a rich collection of high-quality classroom, library, and professional learning resources. These materials support the teaching of American Indian Studies in Wisconsin. Discover more at wisconsinfirstnations.org.

Pennie Opal Plant, co-founder of Idle No More SF Bay, emphasizes the vital role of individual

Pennie Opal Plant, co-founder of Idle No More SF Bay, emphasizes the vital role of individual action.

She discusses our collective responsibilities in securing a safe and sustainable future for all living things on Earth.

Kritz received a prestigious Brower Youth Award.

This recognition honors her dedicated efforts in protecting Bristol Bay, achieved through impactful youth and community engagement

Kritz received a prestigious Brower Youth Award.

This recognition honors her dedicated efforts in protecting Bristol Bay, achieved through impactful youth and community engagement initiatives.

On May 14, bad weather caused an underwater pipe from the National Oil Company (ENAP) to break, resulting in a slurry oil spill in Quintero Bay.

A month later, the [Oceana

On May 14, bad weather caused an underwater pipe from the National Oil Company (ENAP) to break, resulting in a slurry oil spill in Quintero Bay.

A month later, the [Oceana Chile](https://chile.oceana.org/) team observed a sticky mass of oil "pieces" on the seabed, trapping and dragging marine organisms like marmola crabs, bivalves, gastropods, and algae. Over 1,400 tons of material were removed, though the total spilled oil remains unknown.

This incident marked ENAP's third spill in under two years.

Seafood fraud is a significant issue in the U.S., often subjecting consumers to a "bait and switch." A recent Oceana study found that over a third of Maryland blue crab cakes tested in the

Seafood fraud is a significant issue in the U.S., often subjecting consumers to a "bait and switch." A recent Oceana study found that over a third of Maryland blue crab cakes tested in the Maryland and D.C. region contained cheaper, imported crab species instead of the advertised local blue crab.

While the iconic Chesapeake Bay blue crab is a sustainable "best choice" with recovering stocks, its relative scarcity keeps prices high. This forces local watermen and businesses to compete with mislabeled, often irresponsibly sourced imported blue swimming crab from unregulated fisheries in India and Southeast Asia.

Lynnea Shuck launched the Junior Refuge Ranger Program at the Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge. Inspired by her volunteer experience, she created the program to educate youth

Lynnea Shuck launched the Junior Refuge Ranger Program at the Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge. Inspired by her volunteer experience, she created the program to educate youth about the vital role wildlife refuges play in protecting threatened and endangered species.

Through labs, hikes, and birding expeditions, the program teaches children aged 8-11 about conservation, habitat restoration, and environmental awareness. Participants gain an appreciation for nature and their role in its protection. Shuck aims to expand this successful initiative to all 555 refuges in the National Wildlife Refuge System, providing a "How-To Guide" for easy implementation.