You might think that because numerous governments and the media are ignoring the severity of our climate crisis, that people around the world would also be ignorant of the looming catastrophe for human life on this planet. However, you would be wrong about that. The realization that no one is willing to take the measures necessary to, at best. ameliorate the coming collapse of human civilization has resulted in many people suffering severe anxiety and depression, and fueling a mental health crisis that will only get worse.

I freaking love this article, so I thought I would share. The author is Peter Watts, I haven't run across his work before. This post is mostly excerpts, I don't really have a lot to add. Go read the original. Come for the style, stay for the substance.

The Adorable Optimism of the IPCC