'Eco-anxiety is not only the result of the environmental crisis, but also stems from political inaction in the face of disaster'
- Posted on September 14, 2026
- By Le Monde
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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'
COLUMN. 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.