Lauren Markham on Reckoning with Future Loss from Climate Change
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Memories of Loss: Language in the Face of Climate Change
This chapter reflects on the emotional struggle of appreciating the beauty of the Alps while confronting guilt over environmental destruction. It introduces the term 'premation' as a new way to memorialize ongoing losses, emphasizing the need for evolving language to capture complex feelings related to climate grief. The speakers explore the challenges of expressing personal and collective grief tied to climate change, highlighting the importance of language in fostering understanding and connection.
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