Eco-grief research: Would a river change shape? Rines, Beaudoin and Alston (2025)

Rines, J., Beaudoin, L., & Alston, N. (2025). Would Rivers Change Shape? ​ Exploring Past, Present and Future Narratives of Eco-Grief. ​ Comparative American Studies An International Journal. ​ https://doi.org/10.1080/14775700.2025.2464998 ​

This article explores eco-grief, a growing emotional response to ecological destruction and climate change, emphasizing its disproportionate impact on marginalized communities. ​ The authors critique the dominance of white western narratives in eco-grief discussions, which often exclude the lived experiences of racialized and colonized groups. ​ Through futures thinking and scenario building, the paper advocates for imaginative storytelling as a tool to envision equitable climate futures and transform grief into hope and action. ​ It highlights the importance of centering disenfranchised voices, addressing systemic injustices, and fostering collective care to reimagine climate futures. ​ The authors also present a multimedia scenario, including a video, to provoke reflection and inspire creative approaches to eco-grief and climate justice.