Climate Change Books: Fact and Fiction

🌍 Climate Fiction (Cli-Fi) Novels
	The Overstory by Richard Powers (2018) Theme: Interconnectedness of humans and trees; ecological activism. Awards: Pulitzer Prize for Fiction. Why Read: A deeply moving novel about people brought together by environmental catastrophe and forest conservation.
	Ministry for the Future by Kim Stanley Robinson (2020) Theme: Climate policy, geoengineering, global governance. Scope: Realistic and sweeping in scale; near-future speculative fiction. Why Read: Possibly the most comprehensive fictional take on humanity's response to global warming.
	Flight Behavior by Barbara Kingsolver (2012) Theme: Shifting ecosystems and climate denial in rural America. Setting: Appalachian Mountains. Why Read: A poetic and personal exploration of how climate affects both nature and community.
	New York 2140 by Kim Stanley Robinson (2017) Theme: Sea level rise, economic inequality. Setting: A partially submerged New York City. Why Read: A vivid and well-researched vision of urban life post-climate collapse.
	The Drowned World by J.G. Ballard (1962) Theme: Post-apocalyptic world of melting ice caps and flooded cities. Legacy: One of the earliest works of climate-oriented science fiction. Why Read: A surreal, psychological take on climate catastrophe.
	American War by Omar El Akkad (2017) Theme: Climate-induced civil war and displacement. Setting: Future America devastated by rising seas and oil bans. Why Read: A gripping, brutal allegory for the geopolitical impacts of climate change.
🌀 Young Adult & Dystopian Fiction
	Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butler (1993) Theme: Societal collapse due to climate change and inequality. Why Read: Visionary and prophetic, Butler explores resilience in the face of environmental and social collapse
	Dry by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman (2018) Theme: Water scarcity in suburban California. Why Read: A gripping young adult novel about survival and community in crisis.
📚 Non-Fiction Books About Climate Change
	This Changes Everything: Capitalism vs. the Climate by Naomi Klein (2014) Focus: Economic systems as drivers of climate crisis. Why Read: A foundational text in environmental justice and climate policy.
	The Uninhabitable Earth: Life After Warming by David Wallace-Wells (2019) Focus: Worst-case scenarios of unchecked climate change. Why Read: Vivid, shocking, and meticulously reported.
	The Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History (2014) Focus: Biodiversity loss as a result of human activity. Awards: Pulitzer Prize for General Non-Fiction. Why Read: A sobering examination of humanity's impact on life on Earth.

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📘 Recent Academic Studies on Climate Change

1. A Bibliometric Analysis on the Research Trends of Global Climate Change
   This study examines current directions in climate change research, highlighting areas such as human health risks, societal inequalities, and policy regulations.
2. Critical Environmental Justice in Contemporary Scholarship and Activism
   This paper explores the complex constructions of environmental justice (EJ) in both academic and activist spheres, aiming to map contemporary EJ discourse and identify opportunities for cooperation and real-world change.
3. Climate Smart Agriculture Strategies for Enhanced Agricultural Sustainability
   This research discusses the implementation of Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) strategies to mitigate and adapt to the effects of climate change, aiming to boost resilience in the agricultural sector.
4. Heads, Hearts, and Hands: A Systematic Review of Empirical Studies on Climate Change Education
   This systematic review analyzes empirical studies on climate change education, emphasizing pedagogical approaches that support learners in processing their emotions and taking action.
5. Climate Challenges for Event Management: A Research Agenda
   This study addresses the impacts of human-induced climate change on event management, proposing a research agenda to tackle the challenges posed by more frequent and intense extreme events.
6. Climate-Change-Driven Conflict: Insights from North Wollo, Northeast Ethiopia
   This research investigates the link between climate change and conflict in Northeast Ethiopia, providing insights into how climate-induced stressors can exacerbate existing tensions.
7. Negotiating Climate Change in Public Discourse: Insights from Critical Discourse Analysis
   This paper examines how climate change is communicated in the media, highlighting the importance of discursive constructions in raising public awareness and mobilizing action.
8. A Systematic Review of Adaptation to Climate Change Impacts in the Transport Sector
   This review assesses adaptation strategies to climate change impacts within the transport sector, identifying gaps and proposing future research directions.

📚 Foundational Reports and Resources

• IPCC Sixth Assessment Report (AR6) – Synthesis Report (2023)
  An integrated view of climate change, summarizing the latest scientific findings.
• IPCC Seventh Assessment Report (AR7) – Ongoing Work
  The IPCC is currently in its seventh assessment cycle, with new reports in development.
• UNSW Climate Change Research Centre (CCRC) – 2024 Annual Report
  Highlights recent research activities and collaborations focused on climate dynamics and extreme weather.