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Solastalgia

Provided by: Climate Junction|Published on: June 18, 2026
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Synopsis

  • This article defines solastalgia as the distress people feel when the environment of a place they still call home changes in unwanted ways.
  • It describes the causes of solastalgia, including climate-driven environmental change, natural disasters, pollution, mining, war, and neighborhood change, and the mix of emotions it can bring.
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Subjects: English Language Arts, Visual and Performing Arts, Health
Authors: Rei Takver
Region: Global
Languages: English

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Climate Junction
Climate Junction is a unique collection of information and thinking about climate change and mental health and a vision for change. It weaves together three storytelling and educational initiatives – a youth-led podcast, an e-book, and an encyclopedia – to share knowledge and connect initiatives for the purpose of inspiring and informing action.

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