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Study: Gen Z’s Climate Anxiety Is Rising, but Belief That Things Will Change Just Hit a New Low

Study: Gen Z’s Climate Anxiety Is Rising, but Belief That Things Will Change Just Hit a New Low

Friday, May 29, 2026
A new study from Sacred Heart University and GreatBlue Research finds that while 69% of Gen Zers say they’re worried about climate change, confidence in taking action has dipped from 69% in 2025 to 61% this year. Just 21% of respondents say they feel hopeful, and more than half — 55.1% — report experiencing eco-anxiety.…