Climate crisis hits the young

A Unicef Malaysia survey reveals that over 80% of local youth have experienced climate-related disasters, leading to widespread feelings of fear and hopelessness. The report highlights that climate change is increasingly impacting the physical health and daily lives of young people, with nearly all respondents calling for urgent national action.
PETALING JAYA: More than eight in 10 Malaysian youths have experienced at least one climate-related disaster in the past year, with nearly all saying the events left them feeling fearful, stressed or hopeless, according to Unicef Malaysia’s National Youth Climate Change Survey 2025.
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