Climate-induced Migration and Anthropocentrism: A Study of Select Short Stories from Loosed Upon the World: The Saga Anthology of Climate Fiction

Climate Change poses a significant threat to nature and humankind, with devastating and lasting consequences on the environment and culture. Cli-fi narratives often highlight the consequences of this phenomenon by presenting a dystopian future. In this research article, select short stories from Loosed Upon the World: The Saga Anthology of Climate Fiction have been critically analyzed to discover the representations of climate-induced migration and anthropocentrism. The various causes and effects of migration are highlighted, and the cases of voluntary and involuntary migration are also discussed. It is argued that anthropocentrism is the chief reason for environmental degradation. The characters’ perspectives regarding migration and anthropocentrism are assessed in this study.