Climate Story Garden
Building a network of writers and readers to promote climate fiction with hope and heart.

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22
Apr
Bowing to Trees on Earth Day

Bowing to Trees on Earth Day

Today is Earth Day, and I’m thinking of trees. We would not be here without them. Yes, trees made
3 min read
15
Feb
The AI Dilemma

The AI Dilemma

I never use generative AI for any purpose because of its enormous energy consumption. I hope other cli-fi writers feel
5 min read
30
Jan
TRANSFORMATION STORIES

TRANSFORMATION STORIES

It has been hard to find new climate fiction that grabs my interest, but They Could be Saviors by Diana
4 min read
23
Nov
Disbelief

Disbelief

The problem for me was the water. I couldn’t understand how water worked in this world, a fictional polar
5 min read
25
Oct
Here Comes the Sun

Here Comes the Sun

Bill McKibben, founder of the climate action organization Third Act, has a warm, hopeful tone in his voice that inspires
4 min read
29
Sep
Toxic Things

Toxic Things

I’ve done what I can: the EV, the heat pump, the heat pump dryer, the induction stove, plus sealing
5 min read
02
Sep
Human Nature by Kate Marvel

Human Nature by Kate Marvel

It’s very easy for fiction writers to tap into reader’s emotions through their stories. It’s much harder
3 min read
24
Aug
Climate Change in the Background

Climate Change in the Background

Most climate fiction is set in a dystopian world that describes a bleak future after human efforts to halt warming
3 min read
11
Jun
Beyond Goals

Beyond Goals

Sometimes life forces you to stop. Everything you have been working on is put aside because there isn’t any
5 min read
06
Sep
5 Reasons to Read The First Rule Of Climate Club (yes, even adults)

5 Reasons to Read The First Rule Of Climate Club (yes, even adults)

The First Rule of Climate Club by Carrie Firestone is a middle grade novel suitable for ages 10 to 12.
4 min read