A new kind of chaplain is helping people deal with 'climate grief'
Briefly

"In response to the proposed natural gas pipeline in Oregon, Diane Ware felt compelled to act, lobbying against it, only to feel grief after its cancellation, recognizing a broader existential threat to the planet."
"When news organizations failed to connect a devastating wildfire in Hawaii to climate change, Diane Ware felt a profound frustration, underscoring the challenge of confronting environmental issues when the truth is obscured."
"Emerging eco-chaplains, a unique form of spiritual advisor, are beginning to address the emotional toll of climate change, offering a nexus of spirituality and environmental activism to guide those facing climate grief."
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