The report, "A Climate of Suffering: The Real Cost of Living with Inaction on Climate Change," published in the Climate Institute Web site on Aug. 26, aims to raise awareness on the effect of extreme weather events and climate change on people's mental health.
"By reviewing the evidence and expert opinion, it is hoped that governments, businesses and communities will be prompted to act early, to avoid further unnecessary suffering and cost," states the Climate Institute report.
Effects on Mental Health
Recent weather occurrences, such as the decade long drought in Australia, Cyclone Yasi, and the Eastern Australian floods, can only be described as catastrophic. Although people have remained resilient in the face of such natural calamities, their effect on people's well-being is a crucial issue. Read the full report here.
Source: by Mar Woolf, International Business Times.
