Extreme Heat and Temperature Changes Impact Global Mood and Well-Being
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Neuroscience News
A large-scale study analyzing over a billion social media posts from 157 countries shows that extreme heat above 95°F (35°C) makes people's sentiments more negative, especially in lower-income countries where effects are three times stronger; projections suggest that by 2100, global emotional well-being could decline by 2.3% due to rising temperatures, highlighting the psychological impact of climate change and its unequal effects worldwide.