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May 2023
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Climate crisis: Is cli-fi counterproduct...

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Climate fiction has become a significant cultural phenomenon, reflecting the urgency of the climate crisis and the need for creative responses to this global challenge. But how does it affect the consumer and is it doing more harm than good? 
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