Stories for Earth

What “Final Fantasy VII” Says About Environmentalism

by Forrest BrownJune 9, 2020June 9, 2020

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

by Forrest BrownFebruary 25, 2020June 7, 2020

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

by Forrest BrownJanuary 14, 2020February 20, 2020

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

by Forrest BrownDecember 23, 2019March 20, 2020

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

by Forrest BrownDecember 4, 2019

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

by Forrest BrownNovember 12, 2019March 20, 2020

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

by Forrest BrownOctober 30, 2019March 20, 2020

Octavia Butler's Parable of the Talents can teach us the mental skills we need to respond and adapt to climate change.

“Parable of the Talents” by Octavia E. Butler

by Forrest BrownOctober 8, 2019March 20, 2020

Parable of the Talents by Octavia Butler is the second book in the Parable series. Tune in for a plot summary and our take on major themes.

“Parable of the Sower” and Climate Change

by Forrest BrownSeptember 30, 2019March 20, 2020

Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butler has a lot to teach us about responding to climate change. Read our analysis of major themes like hyperempathy, resilience, and more.