Climate change isn’t just melting glaciers—it’s stressing out Americans, too. A new survey reveals that 74% of U.S. adults now feel “anxious” or “vulnerable” about our warming planet, with 62% saying extreme weather events have directly impacted their lives. 🌪️
Conducted by environmental firm Veolia North America and research group Elabe, the study of 2,000 respondents highlights a growing urgency: 8 in 10 Americans say they’re ready to change daily habits—think ditching single-use plastics or cutting energy use—to fight climate change. 💡
But here’s the kicker: Younger adults (18–34) are 2x more likely to demand corporate and government action than older generations. 💬 “This isn’t just about recycling anymore,” said one Gen Z respondent. “We need systemic change, and we need it yesterday.”
Experts say the findings reflect a “paradigm shift” in public attitudes, driven by record heatwaves, wildfires, and storms. 🔥 Will this anxiety translate to action? Stay tuned as climate policy takes center stage in 2024 elections.
