105: Charlie Young
Description
Charlie Herzog Young is a climate activist and author of Spinning Out, his new book, which explores his journey navigating climate change and mental health issues which affected him from his early years onward. Charlie makes the explicit what many of us experience, that of nihilistic feelings about the inevitable progression of climate breakdown. And not just this. The nihilism is worsened by those in power who place self interest above the welfare of everyone else, including plants and animals. This sense of depression about the world ended up precipitating a mental health crisis, resulting in a serious suicide attempt, which in itelsf resulted in a double amputation of his legs. Charlie has found an answer in climate activism in multiple forms, including his excellent new book.
United States
