So, probably not the place to say this, but I had to give up on the rest of the politics news, as I don't ever believe it gets better. I do think we're on a downward spiral, that the duopoly that controls the US is, while very powerful, too short sighted to even keep the peasantry afloat. And while the only real answer is an ugly revolution, I don't think that happens in my lifetime. And if it did, it would be squashed pretty fast. (see the BLM protests and what in actuality has taken place since). In short, we're heading for some sad combo of China and Brazil, imo. And yes, a good chunk of the lemmings are cheering and shooting the rod at their fellow mammals while the gleefully jump off the cliff.
Sadly my only answer is make a difference locally, as much as one can. And taking time to enjoy whatever you enjoy that's non-political. It seems from out here that Austin has had a mild summer, compared to many summers in the past. Surely that's a good thing. Sports, even if our baseball team (the Mariners) sucks, can be a nice distraction. I know you have some good hiking experiences. When you're felling better, perhaps time to enjoy those while you can. My take on the environment is I'm of course sad about it, so I try to get out and enjoy it as often as I can.
Hang in there buddy. We're all in this together (except for ant-vaxxers, fuck them).