When my first novel came out in 2020, a few people rejected reading the story outright. Climate fiction sounds too depressing, they told me. But for me, as a writer and as a reader, fiction concerned with the climate crisis is just the opposite: It’s hopeful because it imagines different futures. Why can’t we remake the world better?

In order to do it, we first have to dream it. And in this week’s Climate Justice newsletter, we’re picturing how the world could be. First, Iris M. Crawford profiles how one neighborhood in North Philadelphia is getting a fresh-produce corner store to tackle the lasting impacts of food apartheid. Next, how can environmental injustices be readdressed so they’re not disproportionately borne by Black people? Then, when mobile home residents own land, they have the power to improve their communities. Finally, we invite you to register for our upcoming Premium webinar, “From Performance Management to Mutual Commitment: Fostering a Culture of Joyful Accountability.” This webinar is designed for nonprofit leaders and managers who are ready to move beyond top-down, corporate approaches to performance management—and foster accountability that inspires commitment, creativity, and collaboration. Join us on Thursday, June 26, from 2:00 to 3:30 pm ET, and take advantage of early bird registration until June 20.

Dr. Alison Stine
Climate Justice Senior Editor