Generation Dread by Britt Wray
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We have to face and value eco-anxiety, Wray argues, before we can conquer the deeply ingrained, widespread reactions of denial and disavowal that have led humanity to this alarming period of ecological decline.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's not a level playing field when it comes to our vulnerability to the climate crisis, she notes, but as the situation worsens, we are all on the field and unlocking deep stores of compassion and care is more important than ever. 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