Solitude is the neutral or positive state of being alone; loneliness is feeling disconnected, alienated or misunderstood by others, whether or not you are around other people.

It is very common to feel loneliness because of your climate emotions and attitudes. This may happen because of a lack of public recognition of climate emotions in your community or because the feelings associated with climate change seem too dark to share with friends or family. The good news is that climate feelings in fact are widespread, and if you start to name them, it is likely you will find others who feel the same way. Try climate psychology organizations or groups as a place to start.

Question: How, and to whom, can I speak aloud what I’m feeling?