Eco -anxiety on the increase.

Eco-anxiety affecting more than two-thirds of Australians aged 16-25 years, study finds

From her hometown on New Zealand's north island to a famed beach spot in Sydney's east, the ocean has always been Shelley Addison-Bell's backyard.

"But that means I've seen firsthand the effects of climate change."

During her 29-years, Ms Addison-Bell said even she's noticed temperatures rise and biodiversity struggle just as scientists have warned.

Her fears of what these climatic changes might mean for the planet's future began to impact her everyday mental health."

[I experienced] overwhelm … anxiety, feeling quite powerless.
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https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-05-19/eco-anxiety-climate-change-cafes/103862272

Why would Mission Australia be concerned? This is after all G*d's will writ large. Global catastrophe's are the result of G*d's will or is Mission Australia saying someone else is now in charge.

Our founding purpose
Inspired by Jesus Christ, Mission Australia exists to meet human need and to spread the knowledge of the love of God.

It is as relevant today as ever: calling us to reflect on the person and work of Jesus as our source of purpose, strength and guidance.1 Jesus commanded us to “love your neighbour as yourself”.2 He loved and cared for all, but he deliberately sought out and ministered to the most vulnerable, the poor, the disabled and the disempowered.

Likewise, we particularly support those experiencing persistent disadvantage, aiming to stand beside them until they can stand for themselves, and in turn contribute to others.
https://www.missionaustralia.com.au/about-us/our-founding-purpose

Shelley Addison-Bell is one of the driving forces behind the Climate Cafe. Patrons are asked to wear sandals and beads neatly hung around the neck.