India, Dec. 31 -- Eco-anxiety among the youth has been reported globally, and is also experienced by school and college-going population in India, according to a new survey. Some 94 per cent of the respondents said that they are directly impacted by the disruptions caused by climate change.

They said their daily lives, education and mental health have been disrupted by rising temperatures and extreme weather events. For many, these challenges are not distant possibilities but immediate realities.

"The region where I live used to be cool, but not anymore. My parents tell me that until some years ago, even a fan was not needed, but now summers get unbearable without a cooler," said Kiran, a 16-year-old from Haryana. Her words highlight ho...