Eco-anxiety is the chronic fear of environmental doom. 

While the American Psychiatric Association acknowledges its existence, it doesn’t classify it as a pathology. It’s a rational response to the world around us. And it’s especially prevalent among young people. 

At best, eco-anxiety can motivate collective action. But it can also lead to paralysis and despair.  

This week, we’re bringing you stories from both sides of the spectrum.  

It’s the first episode of Climate Generation. A two-part series about uncertain futures, impending crises, and the generation forced to navigate them.   

Reporting by Georgina Sebar, Filment Ho, and Amelia Costigan.

Eco-anxiety is the chronic fear of environmental doom. 
While the American Psychiatric Association acknowledges its existence, it doesn’t classify it as a pathology. It’s a rational response to the world around us. And it’s especially prevalent among young people. 
At best, eco-anxiety can motivate collective action. But it can also lead to paralysis and despair.  
This week, we’re bringing you stories from both sides of the spectrum.  
It’s the first episode of Climate Generation. A two-part series about uncertain futures, impending crises, and the generation forced to navigate them.   
Reporting by Georgina Sebar, Filment Ho, and Amelia Costigan.

The Yarn is a podcast showcasing work from The Centre for Advancing Journalism at the University of Melbourne.  It features original reporting by students, content from The Citizen publication, as well as talks and events held by the Centre.  

The Yarn is a podcast showcasing work from The Centre for Advancing Journalism at the University of Melbourne.&nbsp; It features original reporting by students, content from The Citizen publication, as well as talks and events held by the Centre.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The Yarn

The Yarn is a podcast out of the Centre for Advancing Journalism at the University of Melbourne.  It is mixed, produced and edited by students, and showcases student work at its best. 

 

 

The Yarn is a podcast out of the Centre for Advancing Journalism at the University of Melbourne.&nbsp; It is mixed, produced and edited by students, and showcases student work at its best.&nbsp;
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Climate Generation: Eco-anxiety

I’m Thomas Phillips 

Melbourne’s status as Australia's live music capital is under threat. Since the start of the pandemic, one third of small and mid-sized venues nation-wide have closed their doors for good.  

This week we’re bringing you stories about how performers along the number 19 tramline are getting by. 

It's the third episode of Tram Tales. Our new series about Melbournians who live, work, and travel along the number 19 route — the city’s central artery.

Featuring stories by ara Highett, Ying Wan and, Chanchan Wu. 

I’m Thomas Phillips 
Melbourne’s status as Australia's live music capital is under threat. Since the start of the pandemic, one third of small and mid-sized venues nation-wide have closed their doors for good.  
This week we’re bringing you stories about how performers along the number 19 tramline are getting by. 
It's the third episode of Tram Tales. Our new series about Melbournians who live, work, and travel along the number 19 route — the city’s central artery.
Featuring stories by ara Highett, Ying Wan and, Chanchan Wu.

Tram Tales: The Show Must Go On

Ask a group of teenagers about their dream jobs and you’ll likely hear a familiar list: doctor, lawyer, architect, psychologist... 

According to an OECD survey, these are some of the most desired jobs among students worldwide. 

But what about all the jobs they don’t even know exist?  

This week, we’re bringing you stories from off the beaten career path. Stories about people along the number 19 tramline finding fulfilment in unconventional workplaces, from cemeteries to adult stores.   

It's the second episode of Tram Tales. Our new series about Melbournians who live, work, and travel along the number 19 route — the city’s central artery. 



Featuring stories by Sam Irvine, Longfei Zhou, Ellen Cutler, and Fanting Ming. 

Ask a group of teenagers about their dream jobs and you’ll likely hear a familiar list: doctor, lawyer, architect, psychologist... 
According to an OECD survey, these are some of the most desired jobs among students worldwide. 
But what about all the jobs they don’t even know exist?  
This week, we’re bringing you stories from off the beaten career path. Stories about people along the number 19 tramline finding fulfilment in unconventional workplaces, from cemeteries to adult stores.   
It's the second episode of Tram Tales. Our new series about Melbournians who live, work, and travel along the number 19 route — the city’s central artery. 
 
Featuring stories by Sam Irvine, Longfei Zhou, Ellen Cutler, and Fanting Ming.

Tram Tales: Odd Jobs

The number 19 tramline is Melbourne’s backbone, taking passengers all the way from Coburg north to Flinders Street Station. Our new series, Tram Tales, shares the stories and struggles of people who, live, work, and travel along this central artery.  

For our first episode, we're focusing on an issue that’s top of mind for most Australians — the cost-of-living crisis. 

Energy, housing, and food costs have skyrocketed, the price of bread is up 24% since 2021, and many are barely getting by. A recent New York Times article even said happy-go-lucky Australia is feeling neither happy nor lucky.  

So we’re investigating how people along route 19 are coping.



Featuring reporting by James Worsfold, Yibo Meng, Yingyu Liu, and Elliot Rodriguez. 

The number 19 tramline is Melbourne’s backbone, taking passengers all the way from Coburg north to Flinders Street Station. Our new series, Tram Tales, shares the stories and struggles of people who, live, work, and travel along this central artery.  
For our first episode, we're focusing on an issue that’s top of mind for most Australians — the cost-of-living crisis. 
Energy, housing, and food costs have skyrocketed, the price of bread is up 24% since 2021, and many are barely getting by. A recent New York Times article even said happy-go-lucky Australia is feeling neither happy nor lucky.  
So we’re investigating how people along route 19 are coping.
 
Featuring reporting by James Worsfold, Yibo Meng, Yingyu Liu, and Elliot Rodriguez.

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