Dr Kriss Kevorkian: What is environmental and ecological grief? (part 1)

In this episode of What About Death, Tsultrim speaks with Dr Kriss Kevorkian, a Climate Thanatologist from Washington State in the USA. In part one, of this two part series, Dr. Kevorkian explains environmental and ecological grief and why we humans often experience grief reactions to the death of ecosystems and the extinction of animal and plant species. She also explains her research of the Southern Resident Orca Whale and how they are working hard to try and prevent the extinction of this very endangered ocean mammal. This episode of What About Death is hosted by Tsultrim. Our editors are Adair Sheppard, Werner Mathiuet, Shannon Callander, Ryan Drover, Kiara Fauzi. Special thanks to Verena Coombs, Joshua Byrd, and the whole Karuna team. Brought to you by karuna.org.au https://karuna.org.au/donate-karuna/ Our music is Bling Heights by Ahjay Stelino If listening to these podcasts raises any concerns or issues for you please contact Lifeline on 131114 or Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636.