What Endures After a Climate Activist's Suicide: Grief, Anger and Hope
David Buckel and Domingo Morales were professional composters who found meaning in their work, but also struggled with the fatalism of the environmental movement.
On April 14, 2018, David Buckel sent a lengthy email to associates and the media before setting himself on fire in Prospect Park.
The article explores the complex emotions of individuals dedicated to environmental causes and the lengths some may go to protest and raise awareness. [ more ]
What Endures After a Climate Activist's Suicide: Grief, Anger and Hope
David Buckel and Domingo Morales were professional composters who found meaning in their work but also experienced the fatalism that comes with environmental activism.
On April 14, 2018, David Buckel died by self-immolation in Prospect Park, leaving behind a lengthy email discussing his act as a protest against environmental destruction.
Domingo Morales initially skimmed the email but later realized the gravity of the situation, feeling both aggravated and devastated. [ more ]