Episode 131: Climate Anxiety and Youth

April 21, 2022 00:38:37
Episode 131: Climate Anxiety and Youth
Into the Fold: Issues in Mental Health
Episode 131: Climate Anxiety and Youth

Apr 21 2022 | 00:38:37

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Show Notes

April 22 is Earth Day. It is an opportunity to assess the current health of our physical environment and explore ways to protect and improve it. As young people increasingly express concern about the impacts of climate change, Earth Day is also a natural opportunity to explore the connection between climate anxiety and mental health. In this episode of Into the Fold, we speak with two passionate community activists from Mi Familia Vota, a grassroots organization working to build Latino political engagement on a variety of civic issues, including environmental justice. Texas Director Angelica Razo, along with Environmental Justice Organizer Esmeralda Gonzalez, discuss their work mobilizing young people to address environmental challenges and advocate for systemic change. Related links: Episode 124: Changing the Landscape: People, Parks and Power https://hogg.utexas.edu/podcast-green-space

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