From dinosaur extinctions to a Himalyan memoir, climate science and creative writing experts review some of the best new and upcoming titles to look out for in 2026.
- Professor of Sustainable Practice, University of Southampton
From a longlist of nine, five novels have been shortlisted for the 2025 Climate Fiction Prize. Our academics review the finalists.
Paul Hawken’s The Ecology of Commerce is reviewed by Professor Denise Baden, Professor of Sustainable Business at the University of Southampton.
Climate stories that focus on solutions are more likely to inspire positive environmental action.
Perubahan budaya konsumtif justru lebih mendesak untuk menangani krisis iklim. Salah satu caranya dengan menciptakan lebih banyak ‘karakter hijau’ dalam film ataupun buku.
If characters on TV consumed less, research has found it can have an impact on the environmental behaviour of audiences
Keramas lebih jarang tidak hanya menghemat uang Anda, tapi juga jauh lebih baik untuk kondisi rambut Anda.
Could hairdressers hold the key to tackling climate change?
Dystopian fiction is popular, but presenting positive visions of the future in popular culture could help people embrace solutions.
A new crowdfunded show about the Cuban revolution prepares to shed new light on the leader.
Cuba punches above its weight in a number of sectors and the US would be wise to take note.
Whether you cheered the election result or were cast into a depression, it doesn’t really matter. The real power lies outside of Westminster, and outside of our control.
What do stuffed crust pizza and terrifying newspaper headlines have in common? Our hard-wired evolutionary responses hold the answer.
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