Thanks to everyone who has posted comments so far. What I think is most important when talking about something as sensitive as eco-anxiety is for us to remember that it has great meaning for people, and we need to respect these different views. We know that psychologically data does not effectively reduce fears and anxieties. We can feel that there is so much conflicting information out there that it can be difficult to feel sure about what to trust. And that leads to greater anxiety. We have to remember that we are human beings and not machines - so our emotional responses need to be taken seriously - even if they do not always make immediate sense. I'm afraid that just using facts and figures will not 'speak' to people's fears - especially when the facts about climate change are so serious. The evidence from around the world is already grim. Many people are suffering, it is a huge problem of social injustice, and a global concern. So I'm afraid that just relying on UK data will not reassure people, nor will it address the global crisis that we all need to see ourselves as part of.