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Ecopoetics

Ecopoetics is a field that explores the relationship between poetry and the environment. It examines how language reflects, shapes, and responds to ecological issues like climate change, biodiversity, and human impact on nature. By using poetic techniques, ecopoetics aims to raise awareness, foster connection with the natural world, and encourage environmental consciousness. It blends art and ecology, emphasizing the importance of understanding our environment through creative expression, often highlighting the interplay between humans and nature and advocating for sustainability and ecological responsibility.