"Cli-fi," short for climate fiction, is a genre of literature that focuses on the impacts of climate change and environmental issues. These stories often explore how rising temperatures, extreme weather, and ecological disasters affect human lives and societies. By weaving together science and storytelling, cli-fi aims to raise awareness about the urgent challenges posed by climate change.
Many cli-fi novels feature characters who grapple with the consequences of their actions on the planet, often highlighting themes of resilience and hope. Works like Kim Stanley Robinson's "New York 2140" and Margaret Atwood's "Oryx and Crake" illustrate possible futures shaped by climate crises, encouraging readers to reflect on their own relationship with the environment.