A climate of suffering - new research from The Climate Institute, Australia

29/08/11

The study by the Climate Institute, Australia, titled A Climate Of Suffering: The Real Cost Of Living With Inaction On Climate Change, points to increased depression, anxiety, substance abuse, suicide and self-harm in the wake of recent natural disasters in Australia.

The report also warns continuing catastrophic weather events are creating anxiety and insecurity for children at levels not seen since the Cold War.

It claims one in 10 children of primary school age showed symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder after Cyclone Larry in 2006.

Find out more and download the report here:

http://www.climateinstitute.org.au/our-publications/reports/874-a-climate-of-suffering-the-real-costs-of-living-with-inaction-on-climate-change