Podcasts Government On The Record What do Americans understand about climate change; Plus, how to alleviate eco-anxiety

What do Americans understand about climate change; Plus, how to alleviate eco-anxiety

Published: Oct. 5, 2023, 2:18 p.m.

Climate change is real. But what do Americans really understand about it -- and about the best actions to combat it? We hear from researchers Prof. Michael Hanmer and Prof. Deb Niemeier about the results from a University of Maryland/Center for Democratic Engagement-Washington Post poll. What they learned may surprise you.

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Plus, psychotherapist Dr. Heidi Schreiber-Pan draws on the healing powers of nature to treat eco-anxiety.

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Links: Center for Democratic Engagement, CDE + Washington Post Poll ; Information about treating eco-anxiety, The Center for Nature Informed Therapy.

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