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Get ready to celebrate the power of literature with International Cli-Fi Day on April 20! This day, also known as "Climate Fiction Day", was first celebrated in 2014 and aims to raise awareness about climate change through the use of fiction. From dystopian novels to thought-provoking short stories, cli-fi has become a popular genre that highlights the impact of environmental issues on our world. So why not spend this day diving into a good book or discussing your favorite cli-fi works with friends? Let's join together to make a positive impact on our planet through storytelling!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1962</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Early Notions of Cli-Fi</div><div class='timeline-text'>"Silent Spring," a book by Rachel Carson that highlighted environmental issues, is published – sowing the seeds for what would later become cli-fi.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1984</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Oreskes & Conway: Early Cli-Fi</div><div class='timeline-text'>"The End of Nature," a book by Bill McKibben is published, one of the first books to use fiction to articulate climate change issues.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2004</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Rise of Modern Cli-Fi</div><div class='timeline-text'>"The Day After Tomorrow," a film that depicts catastrophic climate changes, is released, increasing the wider public's exposure to cli-fi themes.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2013</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Term "Cli-Fi" Coined</div><div class='timeline-text'>The term "cli-fi," short for climate fiction, is coined by journalist Dan Bloom to describe fiction that deals with climate change and global warming.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2014</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First International Cli-Fi Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>The first International Cli-Fi Day is celebrated on April 20, aiming to raise climate change awareness through storytelling.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2018</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Cli-Fi Enters Academia</div><div class='timeline-text'>Cli-fi gains academic recognition, with more and more universities around the world offering courses that include or focus on climate fiction.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Host a cli-fi movie night</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Invite friends over for a movie night dedicated to climate fiction (cli-fi) films. Watch popular titles like "The Day After Tomorrow" or "Interstellar" and have a discussion about the impact of climate change on our world.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Attend a cli-fi book club</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Join a local book club or start your own dedicated to reading and discussing cli-fi novels. Some popular choices include "The Water Will Come" by Jeff Goodell and "The Road" by Cormac McCarthy.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Volunteer for a climate change organization</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Celebrate International Cli-Fi Day by taking action and volunteering for an organization that works towards fighting climate change. This can include beach cleanups, tree planting, or participating in a community garden.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Create cli-fi inspired art</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Let your creative side shine by making art that reflects the theme of climate fiction. This can include paintings, sculptures, or even short films.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Organize a climate change awareness event</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Bring attention to the issue of climate change by organizing an event in your community. This can be a panel discussion, film screening, or even a concert with a focus on raising awareness and taking action against climate change.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Increased awareness about climate change </h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>International Cli-Fi Day helps to bring attention to one of the most pressing issues facing our planet - climate change. By focusing on this topic, we can educate people and encourage them to take action to protect our environment.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Creative expression through literature </h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Cli-fi books and films provide a unique outlet for artistic expression while also addressing important environmental issues. International Cli-Fi Day celebrates the power of storytelling in raising awareness and promoting sustainable living.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Inspirational role models </h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>The authors and creators of cli-fi media serve as inspirational figures, using their platforms to advocate for positive change in regards to climate change. International Cli-Fi Day honors their work and encourages others to follow in their footsteps in making a difference for our planet.</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Cli-Fi takes inspiration from science fiction</h3><p class='facts-content'>As a sub-genre of speculative fiction, Cli-Fi shares similarities with science fiction (Sci-Fi), except the central theme is climate change and its possible impacts on future or alternate realities.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Global recognition and impact of Cli-Fi</h3><p class='facts-content'>Cli-Fi has been recognized globally, not just in literature or film but also in scientific studies, academic work, and activism - highlighting its impact on the climate change discourse.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Cli-Fi isn't always dystopian</h3><p class='facts-content'>While many popular Cli-Fi narratives often depict dystopian futures, some authors create works focusing on resilience, adaptations, and hopeful scenarios - showing alternate reactions to climate crises.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Notable authors in Cli-Fi genre</h3><p class='facts-content'>Margaret Atwood, Ian McEwan, and Paolo Bacigalupi are just a few of the well-known authors contributing to this genre and raising awareness about climate change through their literary works.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Cli-Fi appeals to young readers</h3><p class='facts-content'>Cli-Fi is a particularly powerful tool in engaging young readers with environmental issues, with "The Hunger Games" and "Divergent" series among the popular young adult novels featuring climate change as a central theme.</p></div></div>
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