02/17/2026
The climate crisis is not gender neutral.
A new study shows that women are the most vulnerable to the mental, physical, and economic impact of climate change. Rising global temperatures and extreme weather events pose unique threats to women’s wellbeing, as they are more prone to heat stress and related sicknesses due to factors like physiology, social norms as caregivers, and the disparity in resources.
Julie Morrow, Chief Clinical Strategist and Dr. Cintara Bradley, a Resident Physician , share their insights about how climate change is unraveling mental resilience for women and how we (whether you’re male, female, or nonbinary) can help rebuild it and offer support.
“The best thing we can always do is show up with compassion and listen. I also believe in offering practical support, whether that’s a meal, a ride, or helping with paperwork. Healing from trauma takes time, and ongoing support is often what matters most,” Julie Marrow says.
By some estimates, by 2050, climate change will push 158 million women and girls into poverty. That’s 16 million more than the global number for men and boys. “Gender equality is still a work in progress. “Thankfully, more time and effort are being dedicated to analyzing the positive impact that women can have in conversations about climate change,” Dr. Cintara Bradley states.
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