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Anthropocene Literature

Anthropocene Literature refers to a genre of writing that explores the human impact on the Earth in the current geological era, called the Anthropocene. It examines themes like climate change, environmental degradation, resource exploitation, and the interconnectedness of humans and nature. This literature aims to raise awareness, provoke reflection, and engage readers with urgent ecological issues, often blending scientific insights with storytelling to highlight how human actions shape the planet’s future. It is a way for writers to comment on our era’s profound environmental challenges and our role within them.