Ecological grief

The World

Public health researchers say the climate crisis and other massive global environmental disruptions are affecting people’s mental health around the world. The World’s Carol Hills talks with “health geographer” Ashlee Cunsolo about what she calls “ecological grief.” Cunsolo says the problem is real, profound and important to name so that we can begin to address it. 

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