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'Eco-anxiety is not only the result of the environmental crisis, but also stems from political inaction in the face of disaster'

During the raging wildfires this summer, the government launched a campaign to help those suffering from eco-anxiety manage their emotions. However, pathologizing the rational anxiety of people confronted with a phenomenon for which there is no serious response is a sign of a system in distress, writes Le Monde's Stéphane Foucart in his column.

'Eco-anxiety is not only the result of the environmental crisis, but also stems from political inaction in the face of disaster'

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