This week, in the first of a two part episode of Demand Utopia: A Solarpunk Podcast, we look at the brazen imperialist moves Trump has made so far in his first month back in the White House, and we discuss his actions within the historical context of U.S. imperialism specifically, and western imperialism in general.Continue reading “Solarpunk vs. Imperialism: New Podcast Episode”
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New Demand Utopia Podcast Episodes!
We’ve relaunched our podcast with the first episode in since April 2024, and after a few days of early access for our Patreon subscribers, the first new episode, “Moving Forward,” is now available for the general public. In this first new episode of Demand Utopia: A Solarpunk Podcast, host Justine Norton-Kertson surveys the current politicalContinue reading “New Demand Utopia Podcast Episodes!”
January ’25 Newsletter: New Podcast and Imagine 2200 Winners
In our January 2025 newsletter, we bring you updates on our latest issue, our podcast relaunch, and the latest winning stories from Grist’s Imagine 2200 short story competition.
The Working: An Author Interview with BrightFlame
Interviewed by Justine Norton-Kertson For Issue #18 of Solarpunk Magazine, we interviewed BrightFlame about her recently released solarpunk fantasy novel, The Working. Solarpunk Magazine: The Working features a modern coven working to prevent an eco-cataclysm. Can you talk about the inspiration behind merging magic with environmental activism in this story? BrightFlame: The short answer: magic makes mainstreamContinue reading “The Working: An Author Interview with BrightFlame”
Funded! 3 Days Left to Support Solarpunk Magazine 2025!
We can’t even begin to tell you all how much we appreciate the support the community has shown during our 2025 funding campaign. And we’re thrilled to announce that we’ve hit our base funding goal on Kickstarter. That’s right we’re funded! But we still need to hit one or two of our stretch goals toContinue reading “Funded! 3 Days Left to Support Solarpunk Magazine 2025!”
New Book from Grist’s Imagine 2200
We’re thrilled to bring you this update from Grist’s Imagine 2200! Greetings! Grist’s Imagine 2200: Climate Fiction for Future Ancestors publishes hope-filled climate fiction that invites readers and authors alike to imagine futures that are clean, green, and just, through short stories that excite and inspire. Over the past few months, the Imagine 2200 teamContinue reading “New Book from Grist’s Imagine 2200”
A Big Thank You
We’d like to share our appreciation for those who have supported Solarpunk Magazine both recently and in the past. Without you this magazine and it’s message of hope wouldn’t be possible, and we’re so fortunate to have a community that cares about the world, the future, and each other. With two weeks remaining, we’d also love toContinue reading “A Big Thank You”
Now Live: Solarpunk Magazine 2025 Crowd Funder
It’s official. We went live at 8am this morning for our fourth annual crowd funding campaign aimed at ensuring we can maintain our magazine’s content levels and continue paying 8 cents per word for fiction through 2025. With your help, we’ll hit our goals and stretch goals that we need to ensure a fantastic yearContinue reading “Now Live: Solarpunk Magazine 2025 Crowd Funder”
City of Hope Day 1 Backer Perk, Micro Fiction, Next Submission Window
New Micro Fiction Published There are now four new solarpunk micro fiction stories available to read by any one with a free membership on our Patreon. The stories include: “The Silver Reefs of the New Northwest” by Nadine Aurora Tabing, “The Halfling Tree” by Ian Li, “The Brown Feathers” by Arjun C, and “Petri” byContinue reading “City of Hope Day 1 Backer Perk, Micro Fiction, Next Submission Window”
City of Hope RPG Character Archetype Sneak Peek
We’re only three weeks away from the October 1st launch of our crowd funder for CITY OF HOPE, a solarpunk worldbuilding RPG. The campaign will help fund Solarpunk Magazine’s 2025 run of issues. Set in the 2050s after the Climate Wars, players work together to create and rebuild a new, sustainable, inclusive city and community rootedContinue reading “City of Hope RPG Character Archetype Sneak Peek”