Eco-Anxiety and the “Green” Noise Online Climate clips, wildfire maps, and “zero-waste” challenges appear everywhere, and the stream of updates can feel relentless. (7) __________ the constant headlines, many people swing between panic and numbness: they care, but they don’t know what matters most. A growing (8) __________ of consumers now scan labels, track carbon claims, and judge brands by short videos rather than full reports. Some communities respond with practical habits; (9) __________ get stuck in blame, especially when environmental talk turns into online shaming. Pressure can (10) __________ in daily choices: choosing a drink becomes a debate about packaging, and a weekend trip feels like a moral test. Over time, the warning sign is quiet (11) _______—people want to help yet fear every decision is “still not enough.” A steadier approach is to focus on what is measurable and realistic, and protect recovery habits like sleep, movement, and (12) __________ downtime from doom-scrolling. Question 7: A. In spite of B. In light of C. In addition to D. According to Question 8: A. plenty B. deal C. share D. amount Question 9: A. other B. another C. the other D. others Question 10: A. look after B. break into C. build up D. get over Question 11: A. status B. drive C. self-doubt D. credit Question 12: A. measurable B. glossy C. crowded D. screen-free | 