Climate Anxiety

Resources and events about climate anxiety for the PCC community

Connections

Photo of PCC students from the Student Sustainability HubConnecting with others who share your concerns and commitments is widely recognized as the best antidote to climate despair.

Connecting with others is also the foundation for actions to address the climate crisis. The words of anthropologist Margaret Mead: "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has." 

PCC resources for students

National and international climate anxiety networks

Advocacy resources

I know so many people who feel hopeless, and they ask me, “What should I do?” And I say:  “Act. Do something.” Because that is the best medicine against sadness and depression.

                                                                      —Greta Thunberg

Portland area organizations working towards climate solutions