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−	~~Solastalgia~~ is formed by the combination of the Latin slcium (comfort) and the Greek root -algia (pain, suffering, grief), it describes a form of emotional or existential distress caused by living within the ~~proces~~ of environmental change. It differs from eco-anxiety which relates to future environmental events, as opposed to those being experienced in the present.	+	The word 'solastalgia' is formed by the combination of the Latin slcium (comfort) and the Greek root -algia (pain, suffering, grief), and describes a form of emotional or existential distress caused by living within the process of environmental change. It differs from eco-anxiety which relates to future environmental events, as opposed to those being experienced in the present.

−	It was was first coined by philosopher Glenn Albrecht in his 2003 book Solastalgia: a new concept in human health and identity, he explanation of the term is ~~goven~~ below:	+	It was was first coined by philosopher Glenn Albrecht in his 2003 book Solastalgia: a new concept in human health and identity, his explanation of the term is given below:

−	"has its origins in the concepts of “solace” and “desolation”. Solace has meanings connected to the alleviation of distress or to the provision of comfort or consolation in the face of distressing events. Desolation has meanings connected to abandonment and loneliness. The suffix -algia has connotations of pain or suffering. Hence, solastalgia is a form of “homesickness” like that experienced with traditionally defined nostalgia, except that the victim has not left their home or home environment.Solastalgia, simply put, is “the homesickness you have when you are still at home”.	+	"...has its origins in the concepts of “solace” and “desolation”. Solace has meanings connected to the alleviation of distress or to the provision of comfort or consolation in the face of distressing events. Desolation has meanings connected to abandonment and loneliness. The suffix -algia has connotations of pain or suffering. Hence, solastalgia is a form of “homesickness” like that experienced with traditionally defined nostalgia, except that the victim has not left their home or home environment.Solastalgia, simply put, is “the homesickness you have when you are still at home”.

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Solastalgia is formed by the combination of the Latin slcium (comfort) and the Greek root -algia (pain, suffering, grief), it describes a form of emotional or existential distress caused by living within the proces of environmental change. It differs from eco-anxiety which relates to future environmental events, as opposed to those being experienced in the present.

It was was first coined by philosopher Glenn Albrecht in his 2003 book Solastalgia: a new concept in human health and identity, he explanation of the term is goven below:

"has its origins in the concepts of “solace” and “desolation”. Solace has meanings connected to the alleviation of distress or to the provision of comfort or consolation in the face of distressing events. Desolation has meanings connected to abandonment and loneliness. The suffix -algia has connotations of pain or suffering. Hence, solastalgia is a form of “homesickness” like that experienced with traditionally defined nostalgia, except that the victim has not left their home or home environment.Solastalgia, simply put, is “the homesickness you have when you are still at home”.

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[https://theconversation.com/the-age-of-solastalgia-8337 https://theconversation.com/the-age-of-solastalgia-8337]

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