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UK's hot weather links to climate change but optimism, not despair, will help the most.

A recent study shows that hope is the key to sustainability.

Acceptance therapy helps manage climate distress via personal values.

I think many of us can agree that it is hot. Hotter than normal for this time of year. The current heatwave across Europe is rather exceptional. And not necessarily in a good way. In many places, it’s been hotter than Heaven’s mirror. You know the place—the one full of fire and brimstone. The UK media are excitedly informing their readers that it’s currently hotter there than in many other countries that are usually much hotter. And, keeping the boost in ice cream sales aside—which is another fun fact the UK media like to quote whenever it gets hot—the blame is being placed squarely on manmade climate change.

It’s easy to feel despondent and negative as the full reality of global warming hits home, but a recent study has shown that the opposite of climate despondency isn’t just needed; it’s absolutely necessary, especially if we are to do anything about it.

Remaining Hopeful Leads to Problem-Solving

Researchers from the University of Nottingham’s School of Psychology found that messages of hope can be highly effective in inspiring........

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