Earth Day is celebrated every year on April 22nd. It is a day that reminds us of our responsibility to take care of our planet. One way to better understand the impact of human activity on our environment is through climate fiction. These Asian authors discuss the impact of our actions upon the earth and its consequences across different landscapes, times and worlds.
Climate Fiction is a genre that is gaining popularity as more people become aware of the impact of climate change on our planet. By reading Cli-Fi novels, we can raise awareness, engage with environmental issues, and find hope for the future.
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The Ones We’re Meant to Find
Stranded on an empty island for three years, Cee has no memory of how she got there or her life before. She only knows she has a sister named Kay somewhere out there. It’s up to Cee to cross the ocean and find her.
In a different world, 16-year-old STEM genius Kasey Mizuhara lives in an eco-city built for people who protected the planet and safeguard them from natural disasters that are increasing due to climate change. Their residents, in return, must spend at least a third of their time in stasis pods, doing business virtually to reduce their environmental impact. Although Kasey, an introverted and solitary person, likes the lifestyle, her sister Celia despised it. Sociable and charming, Celia preferred the outside world. But no one could have predicted that Celia would take a boat out to sea, never to return. Now, three months have passed since Celia’s disappearance, and Kasey has given up hope. Logically, her sister must be dead. But despite this, she decides to retrace Celia’s last steps.
How High We Go In The Dark
In 2030, an archeologist arrives in the Arctic Circle. He continues the work of his recently deceased daughter at the Batagaika Crater. Researchers are studying long-buried secrets now…
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