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Climate Activists Asked How They Cope With Rage
Original: Question for # climate folks and activists: how do you manage to not dissolve into rage? I struggle when reading a lot o
A climate justice advocate has asked fellow activists how they avoid being overwhelmed by anger when reading sociological work on the climate crisis, citing frustration that the causes have been understood for decades without sufficient action. The question, which references scholar Andreas Malm, has drawn engagement from others in the climate community who appear to share the struggle with eco-rage and burnout.
Why now: Emotional burnout and anger among climate activists is a widely shared and relatable topic within the movement right now.
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- Question for # climate folks and activists: how do you manage to not dissolve into rage? I struggle when reading a lot of sociology because it frustrates me so much that we know how all this works, and we've known for a long time. I'm currently reading Andreas Malm, and he's… · artemis@climatejustice.social · 29
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