Podcasts about cli fi

Climate Fiction, or Cli-Fi, is a growing branch of literature that deals with the effects of climate change on human society. Looking to dive in? We're hoping to help!The Light Pirate discussion: https://www.youtube.com/live/Fyfo52LwJ5k?si=APqXqDlTF6RZcAC7Alees IG https://www.instagram.com/literatelyalees/Alees YT https://www.youtube.com/@literatelyaleesBooks Mentioned + more recs https://bookshop.org/lists/climate-fiction-talk-bookish-to-me-podcastPatreon https://www.patreon.com/talkbookishpodcastInstagram https://www.instagram.com/talkbookishpodcast/Merch https://www.bonfire.com/store/talkbookishpodcast/Interested in being a guest on the podcast? https://forms.gle/KtaEnr2Z8eKi6E1x8

Climate themes in science fiction are everywhere. Some of our favourite shows are telling important stories about our life on Earth. Sci-fi expert Jamie Uy joins Jack Board and Liling Tan to discuss environmental calamity, the end of the world, wars over resources and fantastic technological innovations in some of their favourites.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us a textIn orbit around our planet, an alien creature is listening in on Earth noise.  One sound in particular seems to have a greater significance than others but what does it mean and how will Skim and Beta find out more about it?  In our final Alternative Stories episode of 2024 we are bringing you the winner of the 2024 Pen to Print Audio Play Competition “The Earth Serenades” by Emma Griffiths.    In “The Earth Serenades” by Emma Griffiths you can hear Tiffany Clare as SkimEmily Inkpen as Beta Sophie Macnair as Pree And Chris Gregory as ShakarnOther voices were played by Sophie Macnair and Emma Griffiths  The Earth Serenades was Directed by Chris Gregory and Emily Inkpen and recorded at Orpheus Studio in LondonThe sound engineer was Richard CampbellMusic, sound design and editing were by Chris Gregory The script for the earth serenades is copyright Emma Griffiths and may not be used in whole or in part except with the permission of the author If you would like to enter the 2025 Pen to Print Audio Play Competition you need to be an unpublished audio drama writer and resident in the United Kingdom.  The competition is open to entries until 5pm on Friday 21st March.   You can find out more and download entry terms and conditions via the link belowhttps://pentoprint.org/get-involved/competitions/The interview in this episode was conducted by Emily Inkpen and the presenter was Chris Gregory To find out more about Alternative Stories and our work you can follow us on social mediahttps://x.com/StoriesAlthttps://www.instagram.com/stories.alt/or visit our website https://alternativestories.com/and Linktree here https://linktr.ee/AlternativeStoriesContact us by email at office@alternativestories.comSupport the show

In this episode of the podcast, Jenny chats to Dr Renée Hulan, a Professor of English Language and Literature at Saint Mary's University in Halifax. She was the Craig Dobbin Visiting Professor in Canadian Studies at University College Dublin in 2020-2021 and has written several books that bring together her interests in climate fiction, Canadian heritage and indigenous communities. She has also edited collections on these themes and recently gave a fascinating online lecture at South East Technological University, entitled “To bring the breathing world close: Reading Cli-Fi from Canada” which was run in conjunction with the Centre for Newfoundland and Labrador Studies at SETU.

Thomas Vinterberg har med 'Familier som vores' lavet sin første tv-serie. Den handler om et dystopisk fremtidsscenarie, hvor vi pæne danskere pludselig står ansigt til ansigt med en klimakatastrofe så stor, at vi er nødt til at flytte fra landet. Det er en serie, der handler om flere store tematikker, men klimapolitikken ligger konstant som et bekymrende bagtæppe. Derfor har vi i dag besøg af journalist og klimaforkæmper Signe Wenneberg, der blandt andet driver den enormt populære Instagram-profil Den lille grønne avis.  Vi diskuterer om Vinterberg og manuskriptforfatter Bo Hr. Hansen lykkes med at lave serie der både underholder og sætter klima på dagsordenen. Kan en tv-serie gøre en forskel og få os til at vågne op, når det kommer til klimaforandringer?  Programmet er lavet i samarbejde med Playpilot - en gratis app der fortæller dig præcis hvor alle film, serier og podcasts ligger og venter på dig: https://www.playpilot.com/dk/ Følg Sigen Wenneberg her: https://www.instagram.com/signewenneberg/?hl=en  Følg Frederik og Kasper her: https://www.playpilot.com/dk/profile/ https://www.instagram.com/frederikdirks  https://www.facebook.com/streamteamradio/  https://www.instagram.com/kasperlund  

Academics from everywhere experiment, collaborate, and even interpret our stories of "This one time at Burning Man."In this episode, Stuart talks with people from Burning Nerds, an annual gathering of academics in Black Rock City. They keep it light, though; not too many unnecessarily fancy words. Dr Jukka-Pekka Heikkilä shares about the Open Strategy management technique used by Burning Man Project that gives more power to the people. Bryan Yazell and Patricia Wolf of University of Southern Denmark report on using Flash Fiction in BRC to develop a new subgenre of sci-fi called climate fiction (‘cli-fi'), stories that are less dystopian, even less utopian, more protopian (fancy word) about society that improves over time, rather than transcending all it's problems or descending into dysfunction.Professor Matt Zook of University of Kentucky extols the unique aspects of Black Rock City, from materiality to temporality, to being a place apart. He and Stuart explore the interplay between digital and physical spaces, and what about community actually makes it good.Then Jukka-Pekka Heikkilä returns to reveal how the Burning Stories project, now in its 6th year of tracking tales, is now a cultural repository, and is training a gifted AI on how Burners be Burning.jukkapekka.comsdu.dk/en/persons/yazellsdu.dk/en/persons/pawogeography.as.uky.edu/users/zookburningman.org/programs/philosophical-center/academicsregionals.burningman.org/european-leadership-summitburning-stories.comkk.org/thetechnium/protopiasdu.dk/en/paca-at-burning-man-festival-2024 LIVE.BURNINGMAN.ORG

It's an often cited statistic that if healthcare was a country, it would be the fifth largest carbon emitter. At The BMJ we want to change that, and move healthcare towards a more sustainable future.  In this week's episode, we'll hear about our annual climate edition from two of The BMJ's editors, Sophie Cook and Juliet Dobson.  We'll be diving into Cli-Fi and asking how climate fiction can galvanise our collective response to climate change. Our panel includes Howard Frumkin, professor emeritus at University of Washington. Lakshmi Krishnan, internist and Director of Medical Humanities at Georgetown university, and Sarah Grossman, journalist and author of Fire So Wild. And Finally, Tereza Kasaeva, director of the WHO's Global Tuberculosis Programme, explains how migration and food insecurity, exacerbated by climate change, are affecting TB - and why, despite effective treatment, there are still over a million deaths from the disease annually.    Our panel's cli-fi book recommendations A Fire So Wild - Sarah Grossman The Last Man - Mary W. Shelly The Broken Earth  - NK Jemisin Oryx and Crake - Margaret Attwood The Ministry for the Future - Kim Stanley Robinson Olga Dies Dreaming - Xóchitl González Land of Milk and Honey - C Pam Zhang Day of the Triffids - John Wyndham   Links The BMJ's annual climate issue Cli-Fi—helping us manage a crisis Writing towards a healthier future amid climate disaster WISH report - Tuberculosis   Lakshmi's references Fundamental Role of Arts and Humanities in Medical Education  Capable of being in uncertainties': applied medical humanities in undergraduate medical education The introduction of medical humanities in the undergraduate curriculum of Greek medical schools: challenge and necessity The medical humanities at United States medical schools

In Episode 155 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah dive into the world of climate fiction. What is cli-fi, and why are we drawn to these stories? **If you enjoy our commercial-free podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon! Your membership will give you access to our exclusive bonus episodes, including Books We DNFed and What's in the Mailbag! Plus, invites to monthly events like Mood Reader Happy Hour and Bookstore Browsing, and a private Facebook group and Discord server where you can interact with other fans of the show... all for just $5 a month!Loving Lately: Boho Magic (T)L'ange Hair Duo 360 Air Flow Styler (H)Latest Reads:Margo's Got Money Troubles | Rufi Thorpe (T)Last House | Jessica Shattuck (H)Book Talk: Tina and Hannah discuss Climate Fiction (Cli-fi) and why they're drawn to these storieshttps://www.cli-fi.net/https://williamliggett.com/2016/11/03/what-is-climate-fiction/Cli-Fi Books:The End We Start From | Megan Hunter (H)How How We Go in the Dark | Sequoia Nagamatsu (T)Plastic | Scott Guild (H)The Light Pirate | Lily Brooks-Dalton (T)Shelf Additions:Ambition Monster | Jennifer Romolini (H)The Dog Stars | Peter Heller (T)Support the Show.Let's Connect... Email us at booktalketc@gmailTina's TikTok , IG @tbretcHannah's TikTok , IG @hanpickedbooksJonathan IG @infiltrate_jayPodcast IG @booktalketcRenee's Substack Newsletter , IG@Itsbooktalk

The Climate End-Game is when global temperatures exceed 3°+ Celsius over this next century and beyond. If that were to occur, there could be multiple tipping points sparking each other at the same time, jacking the scorching heat even higher. Scientists say the world needs to think about a worst-case climate senerio. A team of international researchers says we need to start preparing for the possibility of a "climate endgame" as extreme weather events keep ravaging the planet.They tell us the risk that global warming could lead to not only collapse of civilization, but to human extinction is dangerously under-explored. With our overheated planet, we have had so many apocalyptic warnings that it has spawned a whole industry of books (Cli-Fi), movies, and video-games — a kind of disaster voyeurism. At the moment, the chances of going over 4°C. are small, but this is our first climate catastrophe party that we have thrown, so it's all speculation. We need to be realistic about the four horsemen of the Climate Endgame: famine, extreme weather, conflict, and infectious diseases. The ultimate purpose of this area of study would be about better understanding, which prevents the worst case scenario and being prepared for it. We have already baked billion of tons of carbon into our oceans and atmosphere, so no matter what preventative actions we take, the temperatures and the chaos will plague us for the next century. Of course, we all know the solution: we must largely stop burning fossil fuels within a decade, period. If we fail, then we risk crossing tipping points that could push global climate chaos out of humanity's control.In the episode we also explore concepts of gloom and doom vs. giving the public the facts of our dire situation so they can be part of the solution. While that's all very nice, keep in mind that we have the technology of the gods and the politics of narcissistic children. Will we meet the challenge, or amuse ourselves to annihilation?At the end of this episode, we share a historically proven, scientifically supported, researched verified method of solving the climate monster we have unleashed. In fact, it may be the only hope we have. EPISODE 95 WEBPAGEA CALL TO ACT: The World's Most Comprehensive Web-Based Encyclopedia of Eco-Solutions  

In this episode of Citizens Climate Radio, co-hosts Peterson Toscano and Erica Valdez explore the theme of climate change and its impact on Antarctica. They interviewed Elizabeth Rush, author of “The Quickening, Creation, and Community at the Ends of the Earth,” who shares her experiences and insights from a research expedition to Thwaites Glacier. They also spoke with Brett Cease, Vice President of Programming for Citizens' Climate Lobby, who traveled to Antarctica and shared his observations. Additionally, they discuss sustainable fashion, resilience, and the Great School Electrification Challenge. For full show notes, photos, and transcripts, visit www.cclusa.org/radio Journey to Thwaites Glacier with writer Elizabeth Rush Elizabeth Rush joined a research expedition aboard an icebreaker in 2019 and headed for Thwaites Glacier for 54 days. This remote and deteriorating glacier is critical in understanding global sea level rise. Her book documents this journey, weaving together the awe-inspiring encounters with icebergs and the intense efforts of scientific labor.  A Deep Feminist Rewriting of Antarctic History During her time on the icebreaker, Elizabeth embraced her role as writer-in-residence to shift the narrative focus. Antarctic history, often dominated by tales of conquest by wealthy, white men from the Global North, is ripe for reexamination. Elizabeth spent considerable time engaging with the ship's diverse crew members, including engineers and cooks from the Philippines, whose stories are usually overshadowed by scientists' stories. By doing so, she highlights the essential labor that makes scientific discovery possible and challenges the traditional narrative that has long defined Antarctic expeditions. Life Aboard the Icebreaker Elizabeth's account transcends typical adventure narratives, offering a glimpse into the daily realities of life on a research vessel. The absence of the internet and the close quarters created an environment of authenticity and camaraderie among the crew. This unique setting allowed genuine interactions and reflections that are rare in our every day, digitally-saturated lives. A Thoughtful Dialogue on Climate Change and Parenthood "The Quickening" provocatively explores the intersections of climate change and the decision to bring children into the world. Elizabeth tackles this complex topic not by dictating what to think but by inviting readers to engage in a thoughtful dialogue. The narrative steers clear of simplifying the issue to mere carbon footprints, instead enriching the discussion with nuanced perspectives on regeneration and balance. About Elizabeth Rush Elizabeth Rush is a distinguished author known for her impactful exploration of climate change and its effects on communities. Her acclaimed book, “Rising: Dispatches from the New American Shore,” was a Pulitzer Prize finalist and has garnered praise for its deeply felt portrayal of frontline communities facing environmental challenges. Rush's writing is characterized by her commitment to listening to marginalized voices, whether they are those affected by climate change, the melting glaciers of Antarctica, or individuals excluded from environmental conversations. "Rising" has been lauded as a vital contribution to the discourse on climate change and sea levels, earning acclaim from publications like the New York Times and the Chicago Tribune. Rush's work extends beyond her book, with her writings appearing in prestigious publications such as Orion and Guernica. Rush has received numerous fellowships from institutions like the National Endowment for the Arts, National Geographic, and the Andrew Mellon Foundation. Currently based in Providence, Rhode Island, she teaches creative nonfiction at Brown University while living with her husband and two children. This is the fourth time CCR has featured Elizabeth Rush on the show. She also appears in Episode 26 In Deep Water, Episode 29, Truth, Fact, and Cli-Fi, and Episode 47, Eco-Grief in a Time of Coronavirus Mourning.  Brett Cease's Antarctic Adventure Brett Cease, Vice President of Programming for Citizens' Climate Lobby, shared his enlightening journey to the Antarctic Peninsula. His voyage on the Ushuaia, a research vessel turned expedition ship, offered firsthand insights into Antarctica's harsh realities and stunning beauty. Navigating through towering waves and enduring 24-hour daylight, Brett's expedition highlighted the Southern Ocean's raw power and unpredictability. The trip provided an up-close view of the continent's dramatic landscapes and unique wildlife, including several species of penguins. Penguins and the Impact of Climate Change One of the most striking aspects of the journey was observing the effects of climate change on local wildlife. The Adelie penguins, in particular, suffer as rising temperatures cause the sea ice they depend on to form later and melt earlier each year. Brett vividly described the overwhelming smell of penguin colonies, a mix of old cigarettes, ammonia, and rotten shrimp, illustrating the less glamorous side of these adorable but squalid creatures. Ice Loss and Its Global Implications The voyage underscored the dramatic ice loss in Antarctica, with the continent shedding approximately 150 billion tons of ice annually. Witnessing these changes was humbling and a stark reminder of the urgent need for global climate action. Resilience Corner Tamara Staton explores the surprising relationship between puppies and climate change. Through her experience with her puppy, Mica, Tamara highlights how pets contribute to our well-being, from reducing stress to promoting physical activity and combating loneliness. She emphasizes how the positive effects of pet ownership can indirectly support climate action by fostering healthier, happier individuals. Tamara invites us to consider pet ownership or pet-sitting as a means of experiencing these benefits.  To learn more about building resilience in the face of climate challenges, visit the Resilience Hub. Share your resiliency questions with Tamara via email at radio @ citizensclimate.org or you can text or leave a message at 619-512-9646. CCL Youth Corner with Veda Ganesan Veda tells us about the Great School Electrification Challenge, an initiative spearheaded by CCL National Youth Action Team that aims to transform schools into hubs of sustainability by advocating for the electrification of various systems, including HVAC, transportation, and energy sources like solar panels. Through the stories of youth teams in Cincinnati, Ohio, and Dallas, Texas, Veda showcases the grassroots efforts to engage school boards, policymakers, and the community in adopting clean energy practices. Highlighting the recent success of the Cincinnati team in getting their electrification resolution unanimously passed, she encourages listeners to join the cause and participate in the challenge.  Veda Genesan is a high school student from Texas and the host of the Sustainable Cents podcast.  Good News Erica Valdez shares the adverse environmental effects of the fashion industry, as it uses resources and generates emissions to produce, package, and transport clothing. The good news is there are many groups taking action and bringing this issue to light. Erica highlights the Scrounger's Center for Reusable Art Parts (SCRAP), a nonprofit center for creative reuse in San Francisco.  Through after-school programs like Sustainable Fashion Design for Teens, SCRAP educates students about the environmental effects of the fashion industry and teaches them how to reuse and revitalize clothing materials. This program empowers young people with hands-on workshops and educational sessions. It also provides a space to learn and process climate information and connect with other young advocates. SCRAP is a perfect example of how important individual and collective action is and how creative it can look. Monthly Question If you could advocate for the climate through art, what kind of art piece would you create?  This can be music, dance, film, writing, or other mediums you've used in rural climate work. We want to hear about it. Please email your answer to radio @ citizens climate.org. You can also text or leave a voicemail at 619-512-9646. Tell us your story of using art in your climate work. Listener Survey We want to hear your feedback about this episode. After you listen, feel free to fill in this short survey. Your feedback will help us make new decisions about the show's content, guests, and style. You can fill it out anonymously and answer whichever questions you like. You can also reach us by email: radio @citizensclimatelobby.org   

As overdevelopment and sea level rise threaten the town of Montauk, an unexpected legacy grants the fate of its last undeveloped parcel to Clancy Frederics, an outsider scarred by his orphaned childhood. Everyone in town has a stake: Julienne, an environmentalist and painter fighting to save the landscape that inspires her art; Theresa, a bartender whose trailer park home is jeopardized by coastal erosion; and Molly and Billy, who are struggling to hold out against pressure to sell their home. Join me as I sit down to discuss The Start Beauty of Last Things with author Celine Keating, in my first Cli-Fi (climate fiction) book on Zoo-notable. Want to read the book yourself? Buy it from your local bookstore Find it at your library

El cambio climático (sea producto de la acción humana, fruto del cambio de las eras, mitad y mitad o producido por extraterrestres cobardicas) y sus efectos como catástrofes naturales, aumento de la sequía, fin de la vegetación y mil historias más, ha servido de base para que los escritores de ciencia ficción hayan imaginado mundos distópicos o situaciones catastróficas donde plantear sus historias. Con puntos en común con el Eco-Terror pero manteniéndose dentro de los cánones típicos del género sci fi (filosofía, ética etc a través de parábolas futuristas) este subgénero de raíces profundamente literarias ha venido de perlas a cineastas de bolsillos vacíos para ambientar sus películas en secarrales, desiertos o páramos nevados en vez de en megaurbes cgi o de corchopan. Tenemos un poquito de todo, matanzas sobre ruedas en descampados, weird western con burros de google, hombres boquerón bebeorina, soles que se apagan, nevadas con poco guion, chaparrones con mutantes rata, ciudades flotantes varias, canibalismo y mucho buffet de bichitos.

Cli-fi, klimatfiktion, fyller bokhandlarna, filmduken och TV-serieflödet, och på universitet lajvar studenterna klimatförhandlingar. Har fantasin och kultur större förmåga att väcka engagemang för klimatet än journalistik och fakta? Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radio Play. Klimatkrisen är ett faktum och de flesta av oss förstår att det är bråttom om vi ska rädda vår jord som vi känner den. Men trots att klimatet är en av vår tids ödesfrågor så är det lätt att vi skjuter det ifrån oss. Berättelser om klimatkrisen får allt större utrymme i kulturutbudet och rollspel används för att sätta sig in spelet om klimatet. Är det kulturen och fantasin som kan få saker att hända? Eller är ska vi åter tillbaka till naturen?I Vetenskapspodden hörs: Sara Sällström och Anna-Karin Ivarsson från Vetenskapsradion och SR:s klimatkorrespondent Marie-Louise Kristola.Poddledare: Björn GunérProducent: Marie LiljedahlPodden är en repris från den 2 november 2023.Böcker och filmer som nämns i podden:Böcker:”Om tiden och vattnet”- Andri Snaer Magnason”The Ministry of the Future” - Kim Stanley Robinson”Den uppfinningsrika planeten” - Fredrik Moberg”Binas historia”, ”Przewalskis häst”, ”Blå” - Maja LundeFilmer: Avatar 1 och 2 - regi: James Cameron Don´t look up - regi: Adam McKeyWall-E - regi: Andrew StantonHome (dokumentär)- regi: Yann Arthus-Bertrand Demain (dokumentär) - regi: Cyril Dion och Mélanie LaurentBoktips från lyssnare:”Liknelser om sådden” - Octavia E Butler”Maya of the in-between” - Sita Bennett”Handbok för medborgare i universum” - Ulf Danielsson”Det levande vattnet” - Olof Alexandersson ”Tyst jord” - Dave Goulson”Den sista migrationen” - Charlotte Mc Conaghy”När vargarna kom” - Charlotte Mc Conaghy”Weather” - Jenny Offill”The disaster tourist” - Yun Ko-eun”The future library” - Peng Shepherd”Second sleep” - Robert Harris”Monstersamhället” - Herman Geijer

•SciFi-Thriller• Ein Green-Tech-Konzern hat einen Weg gefunden, den Klimawandel durch Sonnenverdunklung zu verhindern. Doch eine radikale Gegenbewegung lässt Projektleiterin Emily wenig Zeit, das Projekt zu retten. // Von Nina Meyer und Felix Engstfeld / WDR 2022 // www.wdr.de/k/hoerspiel-newsletter Von Nina Meyer und Felix Engstfeld.

Cli-fi, klimatfiktion, fyller bokhandlarna, filmduken och TV-serieflödet, och på universitet lajvar studenterna klimatförhandlingar. Har fantasin och kultur större förmåga att väcka engagemang för klimatet än journalistik och fakta? Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radio Play. Klimatkrisen är ett faktum och de flesta av oss förstår att det är bråttom om vi ska rädda vår jord som vi känner den. Men trots att klimatet är en av vår tids ödesfrågor så är det lätt att vi skjuter det ifrån oss. Berättelser om klimatkrisen får allt större utrymme i kulturutbudet och rollspel används för att sätta sig in spelet om klimatet. Är det kulturen och fantasin som kan få saker att hända? Eller är ska vi åter tillbaka till naturen?I Vetenskapspodden hörs: Sara Sällström och Anna-Karin Ivarsson från Vetenskapsradion och SR:s klimatkorrespondent Marie-Louise Kristola.Poddledare: Björn GunérProducent: Marie LiljedahlBöcker och filmer som nämndes i podden:Böcker:”Om tiden och vattnet”- Andri Snaer Magnason”The Ministry of the Future” - Kim Stanley Robinson”Den uppfinningsrika planeten” - Fredrik Moberg”Binas historia”, ”Przewalskis häst”, ”Blå” - Maja LundeFilmer: Avatar 1 och 2 - regi: James Cameron Don´t look up - regi: Adam McKeyWall-E - regi: Andrew StantonHome (dokumentär)- regi: Yann Arthus-Bertrand Demain (dokumentär) - regi: Cyril Dion och Mélanie LaurentBoktips från lyssnare: ”Liknelser om sådden” - Octavia E Butler”Maya of the in-between” - Sita Bennett”Handbok för medborgare i universum” - Ulf Danielsson”Det levande vattnet” - Olof Alexandersson ”Tyst jord” - Dave Goulson”Den sista migrationen” - Charlotte Mc Conaghy”När vargarna kom” - Charlotte Mc Conaghy”Weather” - Jenny Offill”The disaster tourist” - Yun Ko-eun”The future library” - Peng Shepherd”Second sleep” - Robert Harris

As a climate advocate, you want to stay well informed, up to date, and equipped in the work you do. On today's show the Citizens' Climate Radio Team willI help you do just that. In today's show they feature the newest and best books and podcasts related to climate advocacy. They also speak to the creators behind these excellent new resources. Find full show notes and transcript here: https://citizensclimatelobby.org/blog/podcast/episode-89-the-best-new-climate-change-books-and-podcasts/ 1. "The Twenty-One, The True Story of the Youth Who Sued the U.S. Government over Climate Change" by Elizabeth Rusch: This book delves into the ongoing landmark federal climate change lawsuit Juliana versus the United States of America. It focuses on 21 young people who sued the US government for not addressing the causes of climate change and explores their courage and the significance of this case. 2. "California Against the Sea: Visions for our Vanishing Coastline" by Rosanna Xia: The author discusses the themes of her book, which explores issues related to California's coastline, including private ownership, public accessibility to nature, and the need for resilient communities and infrastructure. 3. "Am I Too Old to Save the Planet? A Boomer's Guide to Climate Action" by Lawrence MacDonald: This book reflects on how older generations can contribute to climate action and emphasizes the need for collective action and bipartisan consensus to address climate change. 4. "The Quickening: Creation and Community at the End of the World" by Elizabeth Rush: The book chronicles a scientific expedition to Thwaites Glacier in Antarctica, highlighting the potential consequences of sea level rise. It also explores personal questions about bringing a child into a changing world. Additionally, the text provides a list of climate fiction (Cli-Fi) books recommended by Dr. Krista Hiser, aimed at deepening understanding and empathy for the impact of climate change. It mentions other books and authors featured on the Citizens Climate Radio podcast. The Ultimate Climate Fiction (Cli-Fi) List Dr. Krista Hiser has been a regular guest and contributor to Citizens' Climate Radio. She helps educators find creative ways to incorporate climate change into the curriculum. She does this work in several ways. Currently she is the Senior Lead and Advisor for advancing Sustainability Education over at the Global Council for Science and the Environment. She is also a professor of Composition & Rhetoric. But perhaps one of her most exciting endeavors is a successful online group she started. It's called The Ultimate Cli-Fi Book Club. She shares four books that will help deepen your understanding of climate change and empathy for everyone impacted by extreme weather and global warming. Night in the World by Sharon English A Canticle for Leibowitz by Walter M. Miller Jr. The Man with the Compound Eyes by Wu Ming-Yi, Darryl Sterk (Translator) The Ministry for the Future by Kim Stanley Robinson The Memory of Water by Emmi Itžranta Here are some books and authors that have been featured on Citizens Climate Radio Mr. Eternity by Aaron Thier, Episode 10. Gold Fame Citrus by Claire Vaye Watkins, Episode 22. Code Blue and Code Red by Marissa Slaven, Episodes 33 and 65. These nonfiction books and Cli-Fi recommendations offer valuable insights into climate change and its effects on the environment and society.

In Episode 145, Susie Boutry (@NovelVisits) and I dive into micro genres — the niches within niches that we've come to adore. Over the past year, we've discovered even more unique themes and types of books that consistently captivate us. Today, we're thrilled to present a special episode where we share an abundant list of our favorite micro genres, the books that define them, and the reasons why we find them so irresistible.  This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Get Even More Summer Reading Recommendations with Summer Shelves: In addition to my annual 2023 Summer Reading Guide, I'm once again offering Superstars Patrons ($7/mo) exclusive access to Summer Shelves, featuring even more recommendations for the season. Summer Shelves features BACKLIST summer reading recommendations from 17 former podcast guests, our team members, and — for the first time — 20 Superstars patrons! The Summer Shelves design is clean, crisp, and unique and you'll receive it in a PDF file format via Patreon. If you'd like to get the Summer Shelves companion guide, you can sign up to be a Superstars patron here. You'll also get access to a monthly bonus podcast series called Double Booked (where Catherine or Susie and I share our own book recommendations in the same format as the big show) and my Rock Your Reading Tracker. Get Summer Shelves Micro Genres We Love Romances that Deal with Fame [3:47] Sarah The View Was Exhausting by Mikaella Clements and Onjuli Datta | Amazon | Bookshop.org [5:08] Funny You Should Ask by Elissa Sussman | Amazon | Bookshop.org [5:15] Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld | Amazon | Bookshop.org [5:18] How to Fake It in Hollywood by Ava Wilder | Amazon | Bookshop.org [5:23] The Idea of You by Robinne Lee | Amazon | Bookshop.org [5:31] Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston | Amazon | Bookshop.org [5:44] Nora Goes Off Script by Annabel Monaghan | Amazon | Bookshop.org [5:52] Susie Daisy Jones and The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid | Amazon | Bookshop.org[6:06] Speculative Fiction that Involves Climate Change(a.k.a. Cli-Fi) [7:02] Susie The Light Pirate by Lily Brooks-Dalton | Amazon | Bookshop.org [8:34]  The Displacements by Bruce Holsinger | Amazon | Bookshop.org [8:40] American War by Omar El Akkad | Amazon | Bookshop.org [8:48] Greenwood by Michael Christie | Amazon | Bookshop.org [9:18] Bewilderment by Richard Powers | Amazon | Bookshop.org [9:57] Migrations by Charlotte McConaughey | Amazon | Bookshop.org [10:05] Other Books Mentioned: Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel [7:31] The Power by Naomi Alderman [7:32] Novels about the Dynamics of the Creative Process [11:35] Sarah Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel | Amazon | Bookshop.org [14:28] The Family Fang by Kevin Wilson | Amazon | Bookshop.org [14:31] If We Were Villains by M. L. Rio | Amazon | Bookshop.org [14:34] The Displacements by Bruce Holsinger | Amazon | Bookshop.org [14:40] Now Is Not the Time to Panic by Kevin Wilson | Amazon | Bookshop.org[14:47] The Art of Scandal by Regina Black (August 1) | Amazon | Bookshop.org[14:52] Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin | Amazon | Bookshop.org [15:08] Daisy Jones and The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid | Amazon | Bookshop.org[15:17] The Final Revival of Opal & Nev by Dawnie Walton | Amazon | Bookshop.org[15:21] The Roughest Draft by Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka | Amazon | Bookshop.org [15:47] Seven Days in June by Tia Williams | Amazon | Bookshop.org [15:50] Yellowface by R. F. Kuang | Amazon | Bookshop.org [15:53] The Plot by Jean Hanff Korelitz | Amazon | Bookshop.org [15:55] A Likely Story by Leigh Abramson | Amazon | Bookshop.org [15:57] The Wife by Meg Wolitzer | Amazon | Bookshop.org [16:01] Susie City of Girls by Elizabeth Gilbert | Amazon | Bookshop.org [16:30] Tuesday Nights in 1980 by Molly Prentiss | Amazon | Bookshop.org [16:41] Fake by Erica Katz | Amazon | Bookshop.org [16:44] Writers and Lovers by Lily King | Amazon | Bookshop.org [16:12] Groundskeeping by Lee Cole | Amazon | Bookshop.org [16:16] No Two Persons by Erica Bauermeister | Amazon | Bookshop.org [16:19] Other Books Mentioned: The Ensemble by Aja Gabel [12:40] Novels With a Focus on Found Family [17:11] Susie The Interestings by Meg Wolitzer | Amazon | Bookshop.org [18:42]  A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara | Amazon | Bookshop.org [18:47] We Are the Light by Matthew Quick | Amazon | Bookshop.org [19:08] The Measure by Nikki Erlick | Amazon | Bookshop.org [19:12] The Celebrants by Steven Rowley | Amazon | Bookshop.org [19:33] Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel | Amazon | Bookshop.org [19:39] The Book of Unknown Americans by Cristina Henríquez | Amazon | Bookshop.org [19:45] Hunting and Gathering by Anna Gavalda | Amazon | Bookshop.org [19:53] Other Books Mentioned: The Rachel Incident by Caroline O'Donoghue [20:49] Literary Authors Leaping into Genre Writing [22:07] Sarah When the Stars Go Dark by Paula McLain | Amazon | Bookshop.org [23:16] I Have Some Questions for You by Rebecca Makkai | Amazon | Bookshop.org[23:26] Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld | Amazon | Bookshop.org [23:46] The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead | Amazon | Bookshop.org[24:17] Susie On the Savage Side by Tiffany McDaniel | Amazon | Bookshop.org [24:35] Other Books Mentioned: The Great Believers by Rebecca Makkai [23:29] The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead [24:27] The Only Plane in the Sky by Garrett M. Graff [26:04] Watergate by Garrett M. Graff [26:04] The Knockout Queen by Rufi Thorpe [26:54] The Heart's Invisible Furies by John Boyne [27:22] A Ladder to the Sky by John Boyne [27:32] The Story of a Happy Marriage by Ann Patchett [27:54] Retellings of Classics or Beloved Books [29:10] Susie Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver | Amazon | Bookshop.org [31:45]  Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano | Amazon | Bookshop.org [32:00] Beautiful Little Fools by Jillian Cantor | Amazon | Bookshop.org [33:06] The Chosen and the Beautiful by Nghi Vo | Amazon | Bookshop.org [33:08] Circe by Madeline Miller | Amazon | Bookshop.org [33:16] The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller | Amazon | Bookshop.org [33:19] Stone Blind by Natalie Haynes | Amazon | Bookshop.org [33:22] Olympus, Texas by Stacey Swann | Amazon | Bookshop.org [33:25] Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell | Amazon | Bookshop.org [33:32] Boy, Snow, Bird by Helen Oyeyemi | Amazon | Bookshop.org [33:55] The Girls at the Kingfisher Club by Genevieve Valentine | Amazon | Bookshop.org [33:58] Wicked by Gregory Maguire | Amazon | Bookshop.org [34:05] Sarah Anna K by Jenny Lee | Amazon | Bookshop.org [36:36] The Kind Worth Killing by Peter Swanson | Amazon | Bookshop.org [36:48] Eligible by Curtis Sittenfeld | Amazon | Bookshop.org [37:11] Eight Perfect Murders by Peter Swanson | Amazon | Bookshop.org [37:44] Be spoiler warned: The murders and endings of The A.B.C. Murders by Agatha Christie, Strangers on a Trainby Patricia Highsmith, The Red House Mystery by A.A. Milne, Malice Aforethought by Francis Iles, Double Indemnity by James M. Cain, The Drowner by Robert Drewe, The Secret History by Donna Tartt, and Deathtrap by Ira Levin are discussed in detail as noted in the book.  But many readers have lamented that the endings and main plots were also spoiled for The Murder of Roger Ackroyd and And Then There Were None, both by Agatha Christie. Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson | Amazon| Bookshop.org [37:56] Other Books Mentioned: Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen [30:58] Little Women by Louisa May Alcott [32:15] The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald [33:03] Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy [36:38] Strangers on a Train by Patricia Highsmith [36:54] Emma by Jane Austen [37:02] Character Twists [38:38] Sarah The One by John Marrs | Amazon | Bookshop.org [39:51] The Marriage Act by John Marrs | Amazon | Bookshop.org [39:53] Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson | Amazon| Bookshop.org [40:01] The Rachel Incident by Caroline O'Donoghue | Amazon | Bookshop.org[40:07] Susie The Family by Naomi Krupitsky | Amazon | Bookshop.org [41:00] Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano | Amazon | Bookshop.org [41:07] Stories Taking Place in a Single Day (a.k.a. Circadian Novels) [41:24] Susie Atomic Family by Ciera Horton McElroy | Amazon | Bookshop.org [42:55]  Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid | Amazon | Bookshop.org [43:04] I'm Thinking of Ending Things by Iain Reid | Amazon | Bookshop.org [43:16] All Stories Are Love Stories by Elizabeth Percer | Amazon | Bookshop.org[43:51] The Paper Palace by Miranda Cowley Heller | Amazon | Bookshop.org [44:06] Wrong Place, Wrong Time by Gillian McAllister | Amazon | Bookshop.org[44:32] Breathing Lessons by Anne Tyler | Amazon | Bookshop.org [45:51] Sarah One Day by David Nicholls | Amazon | Bookshop.org [44:53] The Dinner by Herman Koch | Amazon | Bookshop.org [45:04] Lillian Boxfish Takes a Walk by Kathleen Rooney | Amazon | Bookshop.org[45:19] If We're Being Honest by Cat Shook | Amazon | Bookshop.org [45:38] Other Books Mentioned: Ulysses by James Joyce [42:40] Mrs. Dalloway by Virginia Woolf [42:43] The Hours by Michael Cunningham [42:46] Foe by Iain Reid [43:41] Intense, (Sometimes) F-ed Up Love Stories, that Most Definitely Are Not Romances  [46:00] Sarah I Could Live Here Forever by Hanna Halperin | Amazon | Bookshop.org[46:37] White Fur by Jardine Libaire | Amazon | Bookshop.org [47:23] Like a House on Fire by Lauren McBrayer | Amazon | Bookshop.org [47:36] Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano | Amazon | Bookshop.org [47:41] Tell Me Lies by Carola Lovering | Amazon | Bookshop.org [47:47] Sweetbitter by Stephanie Danler | Amazon | Bookshop.org [48:03] A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara | Amazon | Bookshop.org [48:13] Normal People by Sally Rooney | Amazon | Bookshop.org [48:17] Daisy Jones and The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid | Amazon | Bookshop.org[48:28] Susie The Rachel Incident by Caroline O'Donoghue | Amazon | Bookshop.org[49:14] The Most Fun We've Ever Had by Claire Lombardo | Amazon | Bookshop.org[49:25] The Paper Palace by Miranda Cowley Heller | Amazon | Bookshop.org [49:33] Fates and Furies by Lauren Groff | Amazon | Bookshop.org [49:47] Big Swiss by Jen Beagin | Amazon | Bookshop.org [49:53] Everything's Fine by Cecilia Rabess | Amazon | Bookshop.org [49:58] Novels Where Musicians or the Music Industry Play a Dominant Role [50:15] Susie Daisy Jones and The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid | Amazon | Bookshop.org[51:39]  The Ensemble by Aja Gabel | Amazon | Bookshop.org [51:50] The Storyteller by Dave Grohl | Amazon | Bookshop.org [52:15] The Happy Ever After Playlist by Abby Jimenez | Amazon | Bookshop.org[52:42] How to Build a Girl by Caitlin Moran | Amazon | Bookshop.org [52:55] The People We Keep by Allison Larkin | Amazon | Bookshop.org [53:20] Songs in Ursa Major by Emma Brodie | Amazon | Bookshop.org [53:33] Mary Jane by Jessica Anya Blau | Amazon | Bookshop.org [53:35] The Final Revival of Opal & Nev by Dawnie Walton | Amazon | Bookshop.org[54:34] Other Books Mentioned: Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner [54:00]

The Silent Count – Debut Cli-Fi Novel with E.A. SmiroldoAired Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at 12:00 PM PST / 3:00 PM ESTINSPIRED LIVING – 100 BEST INSPIRATIONAL PODCASTS TO FOLLOW! https://blog.feedspot.com/inspirational_podcasts/Join Inspired Living Host Marc Lainhart – The Intuitive Prospector™ this “Wisdom Wednesday” as we welcome to the show for the first time, Novelist, Musician, Nuclear Engineer, E.A. Smiroldo for her debut novel, ‘The Silent Count.' In it, her expertise blends with real-world inspired drama. As a native of Washington DC, she's seen how politics corrupts and skews human perspectives on what's right and wrong. She understands how close humanity is to the brink of a real climate crisis and she is determined to bring to light how important it is for us to trust and love one another. The Silent Count is a cli-fi (climate-change fiction) thriller. “Some said the world would end in fire. Others said it would end in ice. We know better now.” -The Silent CountReady to go “PROSPECTING!”TIME ZONES FOR LIVE SHOW:10 am PT (Hawaii)12 pm PT (Seattle)1 pm MT (Colorado)2 pm CT (Chicago)3 pm ET (Boston)8 pm (London)9 pm (Rome)Locate, Listen, and Leave us a Review of ‘INSPIRED LIVING' now streaming on any of your favorite Podcasting Platforms, and now you can ask “Alexa – Play Inspired Living Podcast!”OMTIMES INTERNET GLOBAL PLAYER: INSPIRED LIVING RADIO – LISTEN LIVE FROM ANY DEVICE FROM ANYWHERE AROUND THE PLANET: https://omtimes.com/iom/shows/inspired-living-radio or http://backbonenetworks.streamguys.com/OMtimes1.mp3OMTIMES RADIO CALL-IN LINES: 1-202-570-7057FACEBOOK: INSPIRED LIVING RADIO & PODCASTSINSTAGRAM: INSPIRED4USTWITTER: INSPIRED4USTIKTOK: THE INTUITIVE PROSPECTORMORE INFORMATION:E. A. Smiroldo is a novelist, musician, and a nuclear engineer. She uses real science in her debut novel ‘The Silent Count.' In it, her expertise blends with real-world inspired drama. As a native of Washington DC, she's seen how politics corrupts and skews human perspectives on what's right and wrong. She understands how close humanity is to the brink of a real climate crisis and she is determined to bring to light how important it is for us to trust and love one another. The Silent Count is a cli-fi (climate-change fiction) thriller. In it, a young nuclear engineer comes up with a daring plan to combat climate change but she faces unintended consequences as she fights for her family, her career, and for humanity. E.A. Smiroldo is a nuclear engineer with a creative streak. She's also a Washington area Music Association Award-nominated singer-songwriter and has won prizes in writing competitions sponsored by the Bethesda Literary Festival and the International Screenwriters' Dig. After placing in the latter, she optioned the treatment for her screenplay, Blood Like Water, with X-ray Media. Premised on real science, The Silent Count is her debut novel.WEBSITE: https://www.easmiroldo.com/BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/Silent-Count-Smiroldo/dp/B0B5NYS4DQ#TheSilentCount #EASmiroldo #InspiredLiving #MarcLainhartVisit the Inspired Living show page https://omtimes.com/iom/shows/inspired-living-radio/Connect with Marc Lainhart at http://www.marclainhart.com/Subscribe to our Newsletter https://omtimes.com/subscribe-omtimes-magazineConnect with OMTimes on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Omtimes.Magazine/ and OMTimes Radio https://www.facebook.com/ConsciousRadiowebtv.OMTimes/Twitter: https://twitter.com/OmTimes/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/omtimes/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/2798417/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/omtimes/

As the Earth warms and many parts of America become uninhabitable, where will Americans go to find new homes? How will the communities built by American-born climate migrants be different from those they left? What can turn the hope of a new beginning into the nightmare they had been trying to flee? This week, we talk to Michelle Min Sterling, author of the new book "Camp Zero". Set in 2049, "Camp Zero" tells the story of two American settlements, one government-funded and one privately-funded, trying to establish new communities now that America has been ravaged by droughts, storms, and floods fueled by an ever-worsening climate crisis. Buy "Camp Zero" Subscribe to our Substack newsletter "The Climate Weekly" As always, follow us @climatepod on Twitter and email us at theclimatepod@gmail.com. Our music is "Gotta Get Up" by The Passion Hifi, check out his music at thepassionhifi.com. Rate, review and subscribe to this podcast on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and more! Subscribe to our new YouTube channel! Join our Facebook group.

Climate fiction has become a significant cultural phenomenon, reflecting the urgency of the climate crisis and the need for creative responses to this global challenge. But how does it affect the consumer and is it doing more harm than good?

What do you do when the end of the world is nigh? Give into despair? Eat chocolate? Read books? Or, maybe now's a good time to join Alex on a pirate ship outta here? This week the Word Docs discuss climate-change fiction and the challenges of writing about our climate changed world. As an unseasonable hail-storm rages outside, Amy, Alex and Sean travel through deep time, searching the literary landscape for ways to think about the future. What is the role of fiction in all this? Can you be positive and optimistic when things seem so ****ed? And who ate all the chocolate?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What do you do when the end of the world is nigh? Give into despair? Eat chocolate? Read books? Or, maybe now's a good time to join Alex on a pirate ship outta here? This week the Word Docs discuss climate-change fiction and the challenges of writing about our climate changed world. As an unseasonable hail-storm rages outside, Amy, Alex and Sean travel through deep time, searching the literary landscape for ways to think about the future. What is the role of fiction in all this? Can you be positive and optimistic when things seem so ****ed? And who ate all the chocolate?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A lot of sci-fi writing focused on climate is high literary fiction, which means it's filled with allusion and often difficult to understand. So, why don't authors take on climate fiction as a serialized genre like detective novels, zombie books or erotica? Is there a way to make climate fiction more playful without making light of climate change as a global issue? Daniel Backer is the novelist and literature educator behind Off the Wall Novels and the author of Abraham and Lionel Lancet and the Right Vibe. On this episode of Reversing Climate Change, Daniel joins Ross to explore postmodern and metamodern literature, explaining the postmodern idea that myths guide our decision-making but also make us human. Daniel helps us make sense of Thomas Pynchon's The Crying of Lot 49, discussing how it plays on the detective genre and why we find comfort in the familiarity of literary conventions. Listen in for Daniel's take on how literature, at its best, comes from a place of character and learn how a writer might personalize the problem of climate change. Connect with Nori Purchase Nori Carbon Removals Nori's website Nori on Twitter Check out our other podcast, Carbon Removal Newsroom Carbon Removal Memes on Twitter Carbon Removal Memes on Instagram Resources The Ministry for the Future by Kim Stanley Robinson The Road by Cormac McCarthy Inherent Vice The Illuminatus Trilogy by Robert Anton Wilson V. by Thomas Pynchon Jordan Peterson On Truth and Lies in a Nonmoral Sense by Friedrich Nietzsche David Foster Wallace Mary Karr The Crying of Lot 49 by Thomas Pynchon The Offer Books by William Vollmann This War of Mine Hamlet 2: The Creative Process --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reversingclimatechange/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reversingclimatechange/support

Chatting with Cli-Fi Author, EA Smiroldo about Climate Change Fiction Episode is a unique and informative product that brings the best aspects of both fiction and climate change to create an engaging and educational experience. This episode delves into the works of author EA Smiroldo, a renowned climate change fiction writer, to uncover the science behind their work. Through this product, listeners will gain a greater understanding of the science behind climate change fiction as well as gain insight into the creative process involved in writing these stories. Helpful Links: Grab Silent Count https://amzn.to/3IOXPMq https://www.facebook.com/EASmiroldoAuthor/ Her Youtube -https://www.youtube.com/@easmiroldo4470 Grab your tickets to Rise Up Conference https://adventuresfrugalmomgmailcom--equippinggodlywomen.thrivecart.com/2023-christian-parenting-conference/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/chatsfromtheblogcabin/message

Fictie over klimaatverandering is een redelijk nieuw literair fenomeen als antwoord op wat misschien wel de grootste uitdaging van onze samenleving is. Podcastmaker en voormalig senior bibliotheekmedewerker Heleen neemt ons mee naar de wondere wereld van Klimaat Fictie en komt met een aantal mooie boekentips. Cli-fi-romans gaan vaak over rampen en het effect ervan op… Het bericht Climate change fiction (Cli-Fi) – Podcast #25 verscheen eerst op Team pLESStic!.

Aya de León returns to Write-minded to share an announcement about her new climate fiction imprint, Fighting Chance Books, that she's launching in partnership with She Writes Press in 2023. This is an inspiring conversation about why a climate fiction literature of winning is so important. Aya makes the case that the future isn't written yet—and we need more stories in which humanity fights back and wins in order to create a different narrative than the dystopian stories that currently dominate CliFi. An important conversation—with a mission at its core. Please help us spread the word about Fighting Chance Books! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cli-Fi Author--Alice Henderson, Hola Cultura's "Climate Divide: Heat Disparity in DC" Podcast, Greater Wax Worm's Spit Dissolves Plastic!

Cli-Fi author Zin E. Rocklyn's Flowers For The Sea, plus climate champion, Anote Tong, and Green Roofs' 2022 Jeffrey L. Bruce Awards of Excellence winners!

If you could travel back in time, which period of history would you visit? It's a great question to ask your friends, and time travel is the subject of many science fiction films. Of course, sci-fi is familiar to most of us, but what is cli-fi? The simple answer is climate fiction – a genre which focuses on the subject of climate change.如果时光倒流，你会去哪个历史时期？问你的朋友是一个很好的问题，时间旅行是许多科幻电影的主题。当然，科幻对我们大多数人来说都很熟悉，但什么是 cli-fi？简单的答案是气候小说——一种关注气候变化主题的类型。Many of the cli-fi examples we watch tend to be disaster films. It could be solar flares, ice ages devastating the planet, extreme flooding swamping the Earth with water, or super-storms that threaten life as we know it. While films and novels of this genre are often subject to the typical tropes of a hero or heroine battling to save the day, what sets it apart from most sci-fi films is that the plots will often draw on plausible outcomes in the present or near future.我们观看的许多 cli-fi 示例往往是灾难片。它可能是太阳耀斑、冰河时代毁灭地球、极端洪水淹没地球，或者威胁我们所知道的生命的超级风暴。虽然这种类型的电影和小说经常受到英雄或女英雄为拯救世界而战的典型比喻，但它与大多数科幻电影的不同之处在于，情节往往会利用当前或近期的合理结果未来。Climate change and the potential threats have long been established. Some believe that the issue of climate change has even led to more fans watching films to learn more about what's happening to the world – seeing it as a form of edutainment. A study conducted by the Yale programme on Climate Change Communication tested the effects that two climate fiction novels can have on its readers and found “significant positive effects” in terms of their attitudes and beliefs towards the climate crisis – for example, understanding global warming will harm them and future generations.气候变化及其潜在威胁早已确立。一些人认为，气候变化问题甚至导致更多的影迷观看电影以更多地了解世界正在发生的事情——将其视为一种寓教于乐的形式。耶鲁大学气候变化传播项目进行的一项研究测试了两本气候小说对其读者的影响，并发现他们对气候危机的态度和信念具有“显着的积极影响”——例如，了解全球变暖将伤害他们和后代。Most climate films are not only blockbuster action films, but also prey on our fear of what some see as the impending doom of a climate catastrophe. This sounds bad, but according to a study conducted on 310 adults in the US, watching scary films can help us feel more prepared, resilient and less alone in situations such as the pandemic. So, it looks like cli-fi is here to stay – and there seem to be some benefits. Whether it's there to educate, entertain or prepare you for a climate crisis, it might have a role to play.大多数气候电影不仅是轰动一时的动作片，而且还利用我们对某些人认为气候灾难即将到来的厄运的恐惧。这听起来很糟糕，但根据对美国 310 名成年人进行的一项研究，观看恐怖电影可以帮助我们在大流行等情况下感到更有准备、更有弹性、更少孤独。所以，看起来 cli-fi 将继续存在——而且似乎有一些好处。无论是为了教育、娱乐还是为应对气候危机做准备，它都可能发挥作用。词汇表time travel 时间旅行science fiction film 科幻电影climate fiction 气候变化类虚构作品，简称 “cli-fi”genre （艺术）类型disaster film 灾难片solar flare 太阳耀斑ice age 冰河时代devastate 毁灭，摧毁swamp 淹没threaten 威胁到，危及trope （艺术作品中的）典型形象、主题hero （男）主角，（男）主人公heroine 女主角，女主人公plot 故事情节plausible 可信的，有道理的edutainment 寓教于乐，“educational entertainment” 的缩写blockbuster （尤指商业）大片action film 动作片impending （坏事）迫在眉睫的catastrophe 灾难

Listen up, glitterati, we have some eco-friendly scholarship coming your way: Prof Nicole Seymour (California State University, Fullerton) shares her thoughts on queer ecologies, trans ecologies, petrol masculinities, trashy environmentalism and, most importantly, glitter. In a sparkling synopsis of all things queer environmentalism, Nicole explains why the doom-and-gloom narrative of climate justice is so passé and encouragement and future-oriented thinking are on the rise. Nicole even shares her favourite ecowarrior drag queens. The future is… still pretty bleak! To make learning about positive change more fun, follow @nseymourPHD and @queerlitpodcast on Twitter. @queerlitpodcast is also on Instagram.Work by Nicole mentioned:Strange Natures: Futurity, Empathy, and the Queer Ecological ImaginationBad Environmentalism: Affect and Dissent in the Ecological Age @UMinnPressGlitter @BloomsburyAcadSeymour, Nicole. "'Good animals': The past, present, and futures of trans ecology." Transecology. Routledge, 2020. 190-204.Other texts and people mentioned:Simon AmstellAdrienne Maree BrownEarth Overshoot DayPetrol culturesDaggett, Cara. "Petro-masculinity: Fossil fuels and authoritarian desire." Millennium 47.1 (2018): 25-44.Madeleine BavleyReich, Nicholas Tyler. "Truck Sluts, Petrosexual Countrysides, and Trashy Environmentalisms." Transgender Studies Quarterly 9.1 (2022): 65-83.Tom McCarthy's Satin IslandThe Bearded Ladies Cabaret @beardedladiescabaret (Insta) @KnowYourBeards (Twitter)CAConrad @caconrad88The TrollsTimothy Morton“Queering Nothing” with Lee Edelman Bruce BagemihlCallum Angus' A Natural History of TransitionOliver Baez Bendorf @oliverbaezbendorf (Insta) @queerpoetics (Twitter)“Drag and Panto” with Nick CherrymanPattie Gonia @pattiegoniaShiloh Krupar's Hot Spotter's ReportTammie Brown RuPaul's Drag Race#plasticfreeprideCarson McCuller's The Member of the Wedding and The Heart is a Lonely HunterJen Shapland's My Autobiography of Carson McCullersMaria SulimmaQuestions you should be able to respond to after listening:1.What is queer ecology or what can it be? What is trans ecology?2.What are petrol cultures or petrol masculinities?3.How does drag relate to environmentalism?4.Nicole talks about modes to convey environmentalism. Which modes or narrative patterns do we discuss? Can you think of others?5.What does glitter mean to you?

干旱、山火、热射病，炎热前所未有地侵袭着我们的生活......在极端高温席卷北半球的这个夏天，邀请大家来回顾跳岛去年录制的这期节目——当灾难片里的骇人影像成为惨痛而难堪的现实，我们对气候问题的想象和认知将如何被挑战、被刷新？ 文学如何处理气候变迁议题？在小说《追日》中，麦克尤恩用更衣室里消失的衣服来比喻被攫取的能源：一个小小的更衣室尚且有人顺手牵羊，何况是地球呢？近年来，气候小说（Cli-Fi）已经成为英语世界一个炙手可热的类型。本期节目里，我们试图从麦克尤恩、阿特伍德等作家的气候小说创作入手，请来译者黄昱宁和气候小说研究者袁源，一起观察作家们对气候问题的思考和呈现：如何在容量有限的故事里处理气候变迁的超长跨度？对于小说而言，气候问题是现代才出现的新题材吗？要警示读者，是不是只有描写末日地狱这个方法？以及最重要的——要应对气候变化，读小说、写小说有用吗？有什么用？在这个想象灾难并不困难的时期，让我们重温这期去年录制的节目，回忆那些关于气候的想象与探讨。 在这一年间，跳岛也收获了很多成长：我们在小宇宙上迎来了15万粉丝，微博粉丝数达到了2万，豆瓣上也获得了1000位友邻的关注，感谢每一个你的陪伴！看到很多新朋友喜欢我们的周边，跳君决定推出一次特别福利活动：8月24日至9月7日期间上岛购买纸袋，就可享受岛民八折福利，附赠跳岛专属贴纸（只赠不卖），先到先得，售完即止～上次错过跳岛概念纸袋的朋友们，不要错过本次售卖哦！ 售价：单个纸袋138元，A+B两款256元。 ⚠️ 八折后单个纸袋仅售110元，A+B两款204元。 【嘉宾】 黄昱宁，上海译文出版社副总编，英语文学译者，小说及散文作家。 袁源，上海理工大学外语学院副教授，美国加州大学伯克利分校英语系访问学者（2018-2019）。研究方向包括气候小说、文学空间批评等。 【主持】 于是，作家，译者。译有珍妮特·温特森、奥尔加·托卡尔丘克等作家的作品。著有《查无此人》《你我好时光》等。 【时间轴】 03:59 什么是“气候小说”（Cli-Fi）？有哪些代表作品？ 12:50 阿特伍德、麦克尤恩……气候小说作家都是文理兼修 18:56 麦克尤恩像一位19世纪诗人那样使用新鲜的科学术语 23:04 气候小说不一定要描写末日：被冲进马桶的寄居蟹的故事 28:04 《追日》的写法不同于任何科幻小说，是从正面强攻现实 35:31 气候变迁的巨大时间跨度给小说家和艺术家提出了很高的要求 37:27 气候小说真的能改变我们对气候变化的认识吗？ 勘误：节目第38分钟处提到“实用主义生态批评”，应为“实证主义生态批评”。 【节目中提到的作品】 （附有原标题的是暂无中译本的作品） 《追日》 《爱无可忍》[英]伊恩·麦克尤恩 “疯癫亚当三部曲”（《羚羊和秧鸡》《洪水之年》《疯癫亚当》） [加拿大]玛格丽特·阿特伍德 《路》 [美]科马克·麦卡锡 《糜骨之壤》 [波]奥尔加·托卡尔丘克 《石神》（The Stone Gods）[英]珍妮特·温特森 《被淹没的世界》（The Drowned World）[英]J.G.巴拉德 《纽约2140》，“首都中的科学三部曲”（Science in the Capital Trilogy），《未来事务局》（The Ministry for the Future）[美] 金·斯坦利·罗宾逊 《水刀子》《柽柳猎人》《赌徒》[美]保罗·巴奇加卢皮 《明日的赔率》（The Odds Against Tomorrow），《寄居蟹》（Hermie） [美] 纳撒尼尔·里奇 《荒潮》《霾》陈楸帆 《狼图腾》姜戎 《云中记》阿来 《卡彭塔利亚湾》《天鹅书》（The Swan Book）[澳大利亚]亚历克西斯•赖特 《黑暗》[英]乔治·戈登·拜伦 《弗兰肯斯坦》[英]玛丽·雪莱 《树语》[美]理查德·鲍尔斯 【嘉宾推荐的书】 《蟑螂》 [英] 伊恩·麦克尤恩 著 Loosed upon the World Edited by John Joseph Adams 【出品人】蔡欣 【主理人】猫弟 【统筹&监制】何润哲 【策划】于是 猫弟 【后期制作】AURA.pote 【视觉设计】孙晓曦 李旭照 【音乐】 片头 上海复兴方案 - Queen of Sports 片尾 上海复兴方案 - Spring in a Small Town 【文字整理】何润哲 彭伊柳

The consequences of climate change and how to address them are subjects of recent debate. How are they presented in science fiction? Are the decriptions plausible, and are there any ideas worth noting? This panel was recorded at Swecon 2021 – Fantastika i Stockholm, Sweden The participants are: Sten Rosendahl, Åka, Markku Soikkeli, Mats Linder, … Fortsätt läsa Sweconpoddar 113 – CliFi – Climate Fiction →

This week's episode of Random Lines joins Bartholomew County Public Library employee Stefanie as she discusses the commonly overlooked literary genre climate fiction, or cli-fi. 

This talk comes from the St Michael's Faith, Crisis & Freedom series (2022). Dr Andrew Shepherd, lecturer in Theology & Public Issues at Otago University, probes the Western cultural mood, as humanity stares down the barrel of environmental devastation. After summarising some of the "Cli-Fi" literature written in the past decades, he offers a close reading of Station Eleven by Emily St John Mandel, and asks where we can find resources of imagination to address the environmental crisis. Note: the sound quality is not up to our usual standard on this episode. Our apologies for this.

Bans on single-use and thin plastics are now in place right around Australia, but how much of a difference do they really make? There's growing interesting in tapping, or Emotional Freedom Techniques, as a drug-free strategy for stress relief. What is it and how does it help? And climate fiction is having it's moment in the sun. What can this genre of fiction tell us that science can't?

Climate scientists have been working for decades to present the facts around climate change and the realities of a warmer world, but a growing genre of climate fiction is bringing those ideas to mass audiences. What can fiction tell us about the potential future of our planet?

The Final Draft Great Conversations podcast is all about books, writing and literary culture. We're dedicated to exploring Australian writing, looking into the issues that drive our storytelling to discover more from the books you love.These are the stories that make us who we are.Fiona Wood is a celebrated author of children's literature and she is joining me today with her new novel How to Spell Catastrophe.Nell is going through a lot right now. She's in Year Six and next everything was going to change anyway, but now her mum has a new boyfriend and they are planning on moving in together, her best friendship is feeling a little cold and her new friend is sometimes mean.Nell's used to planning for catastrophe's but now her life is feeling a little out of control and that's before she starts to look at what's going on with climate change.Nell is facing down one of the first big changes most younger people face; the transition from primary to high school and she's doing it in a world with a very uncertain future…Final Draft is produced and presented by Andrew PopleWant more great conversations with Australian authors?Discover this and many more conversations on Final Draft every week from 2ser.Get in touch with Andrew and Final Draft. We love to hear about what you're reading!Twitter - https://twitter.com/finaldraft2serInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/finaldraft2ser/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/finaldraft2ser/

As I was casting around for which book we could discuss in this week's book club I got to thinking about all the ways we organise our reading and think about our books (some more obvious than others) And the thing is, if you're in the know then you know but for others it can be a mire of acronyms and loosely defined genres.A part of this discussion is inspired by a book I'm reading but haven't quite gotten to the point that I want to pull it apart for a book club…This book is YA (that's Young Adult fiction) but it's probably more accurately described as middle grade. See already there's all sorts of distinctions around age. Middle grade is books aimed at the 8-12 year old set, while YA hits around 13-18.Now I know that there are plenty of fully adult listeners out there still enjoying wizards and vampires and I don't want to get proscriptive. These categories are helpful for finding books with relatable protagonists, btu we'd be in a lot of trouble (I think) if people only read books where the lead looks and sounds a lot like them.As well as being a mid-grade/YA novel, this book also loosely falls into the genre of Cli-Fi. I'm sure a few of you have already guessed that Cli-Fi stands for climate fiction. Here again we don't necessarily have the clearest of delineations but suffice to say that Cli-Fi encompasses books that deal with the impacts and effects of climate change in all its permutations.The label Cli-Fi is credited to the author and freelance journalist Dan Bloom. The term was first used in reference to a novella Bloom had written back in 2011.Of course this doesn't mean that Cli-Fi magicked into being only a decade ago. Writing that deals with the climate and more specifically changes in the climate have been around for a while (doesn't the Bible have a climate change story?)I've come up against the term numerous times over the years and I have to admit it can seem a little slippery. I believe this more a product of the difficulty in finding some simple way to characterize writing; whether it be aimed at a group, a country, or an age there are always going to be a range of tastes and styles that people gravitate towards.Cli-Fi can variously be realist or speculative. It may be set in the ‘now' (whatever that means for a constantly evolving world), in the near future or even the distant future.The science in Cli-Fi is usually to some degree credible. Of course science changes as we learn more, but Cli-FI tries to engage with real science more than the purely imaginative or impossible.If you're looking for Cli-Fi it's everywhere. Margaret Atwood's Oryx And Crake trilogy is an example but Australian authors produce some incredible examples including Alexis Wright's The Swan Book, James Bradley's Clade and Jennifer Mills Dyschronia.And Cli-Fi can be for all ages, which kind of brings us full circle. I know we've talked about the work of Mark Smith on book club and his most recent If Not Us pits a teenage protagonist against the polluting business that is the mainstay of his town.In these YA Cli-Fi novels we see narratives of climate change and climate action that centres and empowers young people. We live in a world where legally the minister for climate apparently has no duty of care to protect young Australians from the impacts of climate change. It's not surprising then that climate anxiety is a real phenomenon amongst young people the world over.I'm not trying to suggest that Cli-Fi, or simply telling noise stories is the way to solve the climate crisis, but I do believe that the adage if you can't see it you can't be it can apply to all of us through our life.Climate change operates on a planetary level and that can seem daunting but through genres such as Cli-Fi and its intersection with YA and middle grade novels, young people have a model and an example of their role. It also allows them to explore the science in a way that can be more accessible.

Produced in observance of and solidarity with the Worldwide Teach-In On Climate & Justice taking place on many campuses today, including Elmira College, we host discussion of a CliFi novel by Kim Stanley Robinson which helps us get "Beyond Climate Despair." For more about this episode, include a complete bibliography, please visit MarkTwainStudies.com/MinistryForTheFuture

In regards to how society adapts or succumbs to climate change, "Ministry for the Future" might be a prediction for what is to come. Michael, my guest, has a particular interest in ideas that reimagine economic systems, reconsider social responsibility, and provide political solutions that could be utilized in the fight for a healthy planet. We speak about the speculative novel itself, as well as how fiction can be useful in the struggle to save the environment. –– If you are interested in this title, consider buying from Bookshop.org. Doing so helps local bookstores and this podcast. An affiliate link to purchase "Ministry For The Future" is: https://bookshop.org/a/79981/9780316300131 -- Host: Kyle Johnson (@panic_kyle and @panic_kyle_booktok); Guest: Michael Mezzatesta (@michael_mezz); Music: http://www.julianloida.com/ ; -- Get in touch with the show! panic.kyle.tt@gmail.com

Parlem amb l'escriptora Meritxell Mart

Parlem amb l'escriptora Meritxell Mart

Parlem amb l'escriptora Meritxell Mart

We spend a lot of time trying to divine futures that leads humanity away from climate breakdown and extinction but relying on reality can only take you so far.  This week we dive into the futuristic world of Sci-Fi with one of its giants, Kim Stanley Robinson. We discuss Stanley's latest book Ministry for the Future, an excellent vision of a path away from climate breakdown. We discuss his impetus for writing the novel,  where Cli-Fi sits in the Sci-Fi genre, the realities of his novel, and the path away from 2°C warming. LinksMinistry for the future https://www.orbitbooks.net/orbit-excerpts/the-ministry-for-the-future-chp-3/Help Angela Brown get elected for a Green New Deal in  West Heywood!https://www.facebook.com/Angela-Brown-for-West-Heywood-101636022463812/Joseph Vogl: the Ascendancy of Finance https://www.wiley.com/en-gb/The+Ascendancy+of+Finance-p-9781509509294lecture by Vogl on the book at Brown University https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kuWUoD_ip5sGoverning by Debt by  Maurizio Lazzaratohttps://mitpress.mit.edu/books/governing-debtRiot Strike Riot by Joshua Cloverhttps://www.versobooks.com/books/2999-riot-strike-riotShoutoutsKen Macleod - excellent Sci-Fi writer  @amendlockeFrancis SpuffordAnother excellent writerArthur Turrell @arthurturrellArthur's article in the Guardian on nuclear fusion:theguardian.com/commentisfree/2022/feb/13/power-stars-energy-needs-fusion-energy-industry If you like the show tell your comrades!Find us on:Twitter: @MCRGND_PODInsta: mcrgndpodFB: MCRGNDPODSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/mcrgndpod)

Peterson Toscano of Citizen's Climate Radio guest-hosts today, and he explores hospitality in a time of Climate Change with D

Peterson Toscano of Citizen's Climate Radio guest-hosts today, and he shares visits with Chantal Bilodeau of Climate Change Theatre Action, 

Join host Adrian M. Gibson and authors Sam J. Miller, Claire North, Matthew Kressel and Premee Mohamed as they discuss climate change and climate fiction. During the panel they explore using climate change in fictional worldbuilding, channeling anxiety through optimism, challenges related with climate change and much more. About the Authors: Sam J. Miller is the award winning author of Blackfish City, The Blade Between and numerous short stories. Find Sam on Instagram, Twitter, Amazon and his personal website. Claire North is the award winning author of Notes from the Burning Age, The First Fifteen Lives of Harry August, 84K and more. Find Claire on Twitter, Amazon and her personal website. Matthew Kressel is the award nominated author of the Worldmender series, as well as an abundance of short stories. Find Matthew on Instagram, Twitter, Amazon and his personal website. Premee Mohamed is an environmental scientist and author of Beneath the Rising, The Annual Migration of Clouds and more. Find Premee on Instagram, Twitter, Amazon and her personal website. Find Us Online: FanFiAddict Blog Discord Twitter Instagram Music: Intro: "FanFiAddict Theme (Short Version)" by Astronoz Interlude 1: "The Wind" by Astronoz The Broken Binding Ad & Interlude 2: “Crescendo” by Astronoz Outro: “Cloudy Sunset” by Astronoz SFF Addicts is part of FanFiAddict, so check us out at https://fanfiaddict.com for the latest in book reviews, essays and all things sci-fi and fantasy, as well as the full episode archive for the podcast and the blog post accompanying this episode. Follow us on Instagram or Twitter @SFFAddictsPod. You can also email us directly at sffaddictspod@gmail.com with queries, comments or whatever comes to mind. Also, please subscribe, rate and review us on your platform of choice, and share us with your friends. It helps a lot, and we greatly appreciate it.

With Guy Walton from guyonclimate.com Have you entered the world of cli-fi yet? If not, join us for this lively conversation with meteorologist and children's cli-fi author Guy Walton. Guy shares his insights on climate anxiety, “malevolent molecules,” misinformation versus disinformation, balancing hope and reality, and how his series' central character Thermo came to be. Little Shop of Horrors came up in discussion, too, but you'll have to listen to find out why… Transition music: "Call to Adventure" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Guest: Guy Walton is a meteorologist who is a 30-year veteran of the Weather Channel in Atlanta, Georgia. He became convinced that humankind was causing climate change shortly after Dr. James Hansen's testimony in 1988. Guy is a native Georgian who graduated from Florida State University with a bachelor's degree in meteorology and a minor in mathematics in 1983. He cares about what his generation will leave for the future of humanity. He hopes that his small contribution to climate science will aid others, lighting the way towards a better future for this planet. (From http://www.guyonclimate.com/about-guy/)

In this episode Juliet, Rebecca and Veronica explore the ways that Google could help everyone sound less like a jerk on the internet and imagine themselves into the wild world of a Simlish voice actor. They also speak with Dani Cessna, hunter, park ranger, backpacker, Cli-fi fiction writer and all-around cool person. Dani offers a glimpse into the world of being a conservationist, the ways she's seen climate change impact our National Parks and why you should start talking to your park rangers. Check it out now, especially if you're a Google executive who's ready to make “Google Niceties” happen. Note: Dani is speaking to us personally from her broad range of experiences, and not speaking on behalf of the National Park Service or the U.S. Government.

As their nation starts a new chapter with the inauguration of President Joe Biden, we hear from the novelists Michael Farris Smith and Zaina Arafat on writing the American story at a time of national crisis. Monique Roffey is one of Trinidad's most celebrated writers. This month she won a Costa award for her new novel The Mermaid of Black Conch: A Love Story. Monique shares the story of how William Golding's novel, The Inheritors shaped her life and her love of literature This week, Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny was detained by state authorities as he returned to Moscow after nearly being killed by a nerve agent attack. The writer Sergei Lebedev discusses how he reflects political truths in his new novel Untraceable, a story about physical, moral and political poisons in Putin's Russia. Plus literary journalist Amy Brady explains why the increasingly popular genre Cli-Fi or climate fiction is bringing the issues of climate change and environmental damage to readers through novels. Presented by Nawal al-Maghafi (Photo: Joe Biden is sworn in as the 46th President of the United States in Washington, DC. Credit: Alex Wong/Getty Images)