Eco-paralysis
Eco-paralysis is the feeling that you are unable to respond to ecological challenges. People who appear disengaged from reducing human carbon footprints may in fact be suffering from eco-paralysis instead of apathy. Few people in the industrial world are ready to handle the complications of reducing pollution and environmental destructions. Anyone born before 1975 can clearly see the severity of change in environmental conditions. We can see that this change will have a permanent impact on our future. Even with the knowledge of negative environmental impact on nature, people may find it impossible to change behavior as usual. They may find themselves going against their values to stay economically comfortable. Being put in the position of being unable to take action can feel paralyzing and induce eco-anxiety.
We want to rewild the psyche ~ Peter Kahn