September 10, 2025

Eco-Activism and Climate Future Narratives in Power’s The Overstory, VanderMeer’s Hummingbird Salamander, and Jemesin’s The World We Make

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Comparative qualitative analysis reveals eco-activism impacts ecological futures, suggesting collective action matters.

The novels highlight eco-activism as a necessary response to the climate crisis, emphasizing personal and societal actions.
Key findings illustrate that each narrative connects social equity with ecological activism through distinct timeframes.
Using a comparative qualitative approach, the analysis evaluates how each novel portrays speculative futures related to environmental issues.
These narratives demonstrate the balance between urgency and patience in confronting environmental challenges on various scales.

Sehrish et al. (2025) studied this question.

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