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Gen Z Faces Economic Insecurity Amid Climate Crisis

9/22/2025

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A university professor warns Generation Z about economic insecurity linked to climate change, job instability, and rising living costs.
Suzy Welch notes that traditional success paths, like stable jobs and homeownership, are increasingly out of reach.
Gen Z is reassessing progress and the value of hard work amid uncertainty and environmental crises.
Activism, fueled by climate change and social justice issues, is central to Gen Z's identity.
Despite criticism of "slacktivism," their activism drives policy changes and cultural shifts.

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Story summary

A university professor warns Generation Z about economic insecurity linked to climate change, job instability, and rising living costs.
Suzy Welch notes that traditional success paths, like stable jobs and homeownership, are increasingly out of reach.
Gen Z is reassessing progress and the value of hard work amid uncertainty and environmental crises.
Activism, fueled by climate change and social justice issues, is central to Gen Z's identity.
Despite criticism of "slacktivism," their activism drives policy changes and cultural shifts.