Climate change a ‘collective trauma of potentially epic proportions’ for South Africa - The Mail & Guardian

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The effects of global warming are negatively affecting mental well-being and will only accelerate in the future, according to a new report

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“We cannot escape the fact that climate change impacts pose an existential threat to individuals, families, and communities that are psychologically — and otherwise — harmful.”

“Currently there is little information available on the implementation of the adaptation plan of 2014-2019 and plans for the next five years. In addition, only R1.9-million had been budgeted for implementation of the adaptation plan for that period. Our healthcare systems are already fragile. A budget of less than R2-million to cater for climate change impacts will do little to strengthen the capacity of the health system to adapt,” she said.

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good grief. get a grip. Its climate CHANGE, not global warming. No blinking wonder SA is becoming a shithole of epic proportions. when our 'official' news disseminates this dense narrative, who needs enemies?

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