
 KQED's Forum Lauren Markham on Reckoning with Future Loss from Climate Change
 Feb 4, 2025 
 Lauren Markham, a writer and reporter known for her work on climate grief, discusses her book "Immemorial". She delves into the emotional language necessary to express the loss associated with climate change. Markham introduces terms like 'premation' to help memorialize ongoing losses. The conversation touches on the significance of memorials, both personal and collective, and explores innovative rituals to process grief. Lastly, she emphasizes the balance between mourning and proactive action, highlighting the importance of community in confronting environmental challenges. 
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 Intro 
 00:00 • 3min 
 Memories of Loss: Language in the Face of Climate Change 
 03:09 • 10min 
 The Emotional Impact of Modern Memorials 
 12:55 • 2min 
 Rituals of Grief in Climate Change 
 15:09 • 8min 
 Grief, Action, and Climate Change 
 23:07 • 16min 
 Navigating Climate Change: Individual and Collective Roles 
 39:21 • 12min 
 Navigating Grief and Anxiety in a Changing Climate 
 51:13 • 3min 




