Where is the ‘Anxious’ in climate anxiety? Evidence from Chinese social media big data

Key Points

• Climate anxiety is increasingly present in discussions on social media, highlighting growing public concern about climate change.
• Sentiment analysis on Chinese social media data indicates a rise in expressions of anxiety related to climate issues.
• Analysis of big data from social media platforms illustrates shifting public perception surrounding climate change.
• These findings suggest the need for further exploration into the impact of climate anxiety on behaviors and policies.