According to a YouGov poll, one in every three young people in the UK is...

Published: 4:22 am March 21, 2023
Updated: 10:03 am October 8, 2025
Young People's Climate Anxiety Is Soaring Due To Lack Of Access To Green Space, Says Woodland Trust

According to a YouGov poll, one in every three young people in the UK is scared (33%), sad (34%), or pessimistic (34%), with 28% feeling “overwhelmed” by climate change.

The Woodland Trust survey found deep concerns about the future among 16-24-year-olds, with nearly one-quarter (24%) saying fears about the climate crisis mean they are willing to consider, or have already decided, having fewer children than they would otherwise like.

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