Lakshmi Krishnan, founding director of medical humanities and assistant professor of medicine, discusses the evolution of climate fiction, also known as cli-fi, in her article “From plague to planetary crisis.” She explores how literature has reflected and addressed environmental issues throughout history and how this genre has become increasingly relevant in the face of the current climate crisis. Krishnan’s work highlights the importance of storytelling in raising awareness and prompting action on climate change. The article was published in the British Medical Journal in 2024.
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From plague to planetary crisis: climate fiction before cli-fi
