I can't help but think that every generation thinks the world is going to fall on their head. The threat of nuclear war, long hair, rock n roll, drugs, ww2, communism, consumerism - all have been used as reasons that the end is nigh.
Granted climate change is serious & action is urgently required but I think positively, in the hope of a positive outcome my children's lives, that governments seem to finally be coming on board with making the right decisions to halt/reverse.
But, otherwise, I don't think our generation is facing any worse or better issues than any other.
But, in the end, what can i/we do? Buy carefully with consideration of the way the products are made & their affect on the world, be kind & respectful to all people and try to leave those around us better of than if we hadn't been here. Anything outside of my range of influence, I have learned to accept & let it go.