The End of the World Climate Change and Its Anxieties

Why is there so much anxiety about climate change? Is the world really coming to an end? Should young people be afraid? In an era of remarkable human achievement, this book challenges the prevailing narrative of doom surrounding climate change. It argues that while young people in the West grapple with anxiety, many others around the globe face far more pressing concerns. This provocative exploration shows how wealth, innovation, and resilience have historically led to human flourishing, even amidst environmental changes. The book dismantles myths of impending catastrophe and advocates for a rational approach to adaptation instead of fear-driven policies.

Content

Introduction: The End of the World - Ian Plimer

1 The Epidemic of Climate Anxiety - Tony Thomas

2 The Best of Times And Yet The End is Nigh - Ian Plimer

3 Climate change and the National Curriculum - John Roskam and Colleen Harkin

4 Spend Your Fear Wisely - Ben Beattie

5 Just Stop Protesting - Mark Lawson

6 Climate Change and Youthful Thinking - Emilia Wenster

7 On Averting Apocalypse: The Climate Counter-Enlightenment - Peter Kurti

8 Therapeutic Culture and Eco Anxiety - Tanveer Ahmed