Climate fiction is a growing genre, and it can be hard to know where to start. Here are the best cli-fi books, movies, and short stories.
Forrest Brown
Forrest Brown is a writer and the creator of Stories for Earth. Originally from Atlanta, he lives in Nashville with his wife and cat.
Joy Harjo: “Crazy Brave,” “An American Sunrise,” And The Land
We take a deep dive into two of Joy Harjo's books, Crazy Brave and An American Sunrise, exploring what they say about Native history and environmentalism.
Stories for Earth Live: Sarah Holding, Author of “CHAMELEON”
Sarah Holding is a YA cli-fi writer from the UK and author of the new novel CHAMELEON. We got to interview her over Instagram Live.
What “Final Fantasy VII” Says About Environmentalism
Final Fantasy VII is one of the best-loved video games of all time, but its story is also very relevant to how we can fight for climate action today.
“Pacific Edge” by Kim Stanley Robinson: A Future Mythology
Our discussion of Pacific Edge by Kim Stanley Robinson covers a plot summary and explores what our future can look like through this utopian eco fiction novel.
“Ishmael” by Daniel Quinn, Climate Change, and Moving Beyond a Vision of Doom
Daniel Quinn's ecofiction masterpiece, Ishmael, tells us how our mindset is destroying the Earth and leaves us with some ideas for a solution.
“Beasts of the Southern Wild,” Hurricane Katrina, and Climate Change
Beasts of the Southern Wild has a lot to teach us about responding to climate change. Listen along to hear more about this film's environmental themes.
What is Climate Fiction? Cli-Fi and How It Can Help Us Respond to the Climate Crisis
Climate fiction or cli-fi is a form of speculative fiction that centers around climate change. I believe it can help us develop emotional resilience to deal with climate change.
“Spirited Away” from Hiyao Miyazaki
Spirited Away from Hiyao Miyazaki is one of the most loved animated films of all time. Listen along for our discussion of environmental themes in Spirited Away.
“Parable of the Talents” And Climate Change: Summary And Analysis Of Environmental Themes
Octavia Butler's Parable of the Talents can teach us the mental skills we need to respond and adapt to climate change.
