"Originally published in Canada by Alfred A. Knopf Canada in 2022."

Feel it all. The psychoterratic state -- The power of denial -- Degrees of eco-distress -- Baby doomers -- Connect inward to transform oneself. Standing in the shade of the camphor tree -- Good grief -- Balancing hope and fear -- Connect outward to transform the world. The world has already ended -- Communicate wisely about the crisis -- The potency of public mourning -- Stronger communities for a better future

"A book of hope in a time of fear, weaving together research, practical advice, and narrative to soothe eco-anxiety"--

When we're faced with record-breaking temperatures, worsening wildfires, more severe storms, and other devastating effects of climate change, feelings of anxiety and despair are normal. In Generation Dread, Britt Wray reminds us that our distress is, at its heart, a sign of our connection to and love for the world. The first step toward becoming a steward of the planet is connecting with our climate emotions--seeing them as a sign of our humanity and empathy and learning how to live with them. Britt Wray, a scientist and expert on the psychological impacts of the climate crisis, brilliantly weaves together research, insight from climate-aware therapists, and personal experience, to illuminate how we can connect with others, find purpose, and thrive in a warming, climate-unsettled world