Do we feel less concerned about a natural disaster when it happens far from home? And does this psychological distance also apply to the climate crisis? A recent meta-analysis by a team of researchers in the Netherlands suggests that this may not be the case. Studies have even shown that, on the contrary, climate events that occur far away do not necessarily lead to less engagement of citizens in climate issues. Are we less psychologically affected by a war or natural disaster if it takes place far away from the country in which we live? Well known to psychologists, this theory refers to the concept of psychological distance. It has been studied for years to describe the ability of the human brain to put events at a distance, often to protect itself from emotions such as stress or anxiety. Does this concept also apply to the climate crisis?