Is talk of ‘climate crisis’ causing an increase in anxiety in young people?

Jan 22, 2020, 11:11 AM

Teenage climate change activist Greta Thunberg addressed political and business leaders at the World Economic Forum in Switzerland yesterday. 

But according to some psychologists and psychiatrists, talk of a ‘climate crisis’ has led to an upsurge in young people reporting feelings of anxiety, helplessness and guilt.

Vinny heard the views of commentator Brendan O'Neill from Spiked Online and the environmental campaigner Jeff Gazzard.