Why climate change lit matters

In case you hadn’t noticed, The Sable Riders book series touches on the long term impacts of climate change. It mentions the ‘Great Apocalypse’ on Earth and how the people of Dunia deliberately and intentionally designed a planet for themselves with a strong focus on preserving the sentient environment they now dwelt in - loathe to repeat the mistakes of humans so many centuries ago.

In our real world today, the current spate of climate related crises are only projected to become more and more severe - but what if, due to preventative measures, the worst case scenarios are avoided?

This is the promise of climate change fiction, a rapidly growing genre of literature that offers hopeful narratives about a future world in which global warming and collapse is either kept at bay or addressed with the consequences clearly outlined.

From books and film to television and web-based projects, climate change stories are making us think and talk more critically about our environmental responsibilities, giving readers a better understanding of the impact of climate change, highlighting both its positive and ethical implications - especially in the future.

For readers, climate change-related stories can help inform decisions and support the growth of ethically based, sustainable initiatives - in their own homes and communities that seek to make a positive contribution to the environment. They might also provide an opportunity to create entirely new products or services that address the challenges posed by climate change.

By embracing the potential of such stories, we can create fresh ideas that can make businesses more profitable and at the same time, help to make the world a better place.