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> Though screwing over the mental health of an entire generation over it might defeat the purpose of "saving the world" or "saving humanity".

I don't take issue with that position, although I disagree. I'd say it is worth it.

However, we should consider that the effect of climate change on "the mental health of an entire genration" is perhaps not greater than the effect of e.g., WWI, WWII, or the Cold War. Imagine living under the constant threat of nuclear war.