Episode 22: When The Earth Burns, Minds Do Too: Understanding Climate Anxiety

12/09/2025 6 min
Episode 22: When The Earth Burns, Minds Do Too: Understanding Climate Anxiety

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As Turkey faces another devastating wave of wildfires—this time in Bursa—host Nil Kıran and Liya Suda delve into the emotional toll of climate disasters. What is climate anxiety, and why is it on the rise? From peeling paint in forgotten classrooms to the roaring fires of today, this episode explores how climate change is no longer a distant threat, but a deeply personal, psychological burden. Drawing on research from Yale, Stanford, and the University of Bath, we uncover what experts are saying and how communities can transform fear into resilience. Whether you're a student, activist, or simply overwhelmed by the news, this episode offers validation, insight, and hope.

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