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Topic: Ecological grief

Ecological grief is the profound sorrow experienced in response to ecological loss and destruction, challenging our capacity to grieve for more-than-human others.

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The podcast episodes explore the concept of ecological grief, which refers to the emotional responses and psychological impacts people experience in the face of environmental loss, degradation, and destruction due to climate change and other human-caused factors.

The episodes provide a deeper understanding of ecological grief, examining how it arises, the ways it is expressed and processed, and how it can inspire care and conservation efforts for the more-than-human world. They feature personal stories, expert insights, and discussions of collective practices that can help individuals and communities cope with and build resilience to these profound emotional impacts.

The episodes highlight the connection between ecological grief and related concepts like the Anthropocene, environmental ethics, and the need for a renewed reverence and sense of coexistence with the natural world.

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