We Unknowingly Published AI Slop, and We’re Taking Accountability

Regarding two of the stories we published in March 2026, Issue #26 of Solarpunk Magazine, “The Mycelium Daughter” by Bella Chacha and “The Baobab Data Tree” by Irene W. Collins: Thanks to the work of a number of editors within SFF fiction, a substantial amount of evidence has been gathered that these two authors are Continue reading “We Unknowingly Published AI Slop, and We’re Taking Accountability”

No One Survives Alone: Disaster Prep Without the Bunker Fantasy

As wildfire seasons grow longer, storms intensify, smoke travels farther, heat waves become more dangerous, and power outages become more common, disaster preparedness can’t stay trapped inside the bunker fantasy. We all know the image: shelves of canned food, buckets of grain, a generator in the garage, weapons by the door, and a plan builtContinue reading “No One Survives Alone: Disaster Prep Without the Bunker Fantasy”

Solarpunk Summer Workshop Series, Latest Podcast Episodes, and More

We just released the schedule and registration links for the School of Solarpunk Studies Summer Workshop Series (S5). This summer’s workshop curriculum includes: Worldbuilding Regenerative CitiesSaturday, July 18 from 11 AM – 1PM PST Crafting Solarpunk PoetrySaturday, July 25 from 11 AM – 1PM PST Climate as CharacterSaturday, August 1 from 11 AM – 1PMContinue reading “Solarpunk Summer Workshop Series, Latest Podcast Episodes, and More”

Cover Reveal: We, The Drowning by Lindz McLeod, Issue 27, Podcast!

Cover Reveal WE, THE DROWNING by Lindz McLeodhopeful dystopian climate fictionComing September 29, 2026 from Android PressPre-order now ARE YOU PARCHED OR DROWNING? In a world divided between drought and drowning, one young man must decide what it truly means to live—and what humanity owes the Earth that sustains it. Cole has spent his entireContinue reading “Cover Reveal: We, The Drowning by Lindz McLeod, Issue 27, Podcast!”

Out Now: Solarpunk Magazine Issue 26 + City of Hope RPG

Hey there solarpunks! We want to give you a heads-up about two new releases from Solarpunk Magazine. Solarpunk Magazine Issue #26 The first is Solarpunk Magazine Issue #26, which dropped yesterday and is the second of our 5th anniversary issues. Issue #26 features short stories by Bella ChaCha, Emmett Amphibia, and Irene W. Collins, poemsContinue reading “Out Now: Solarpunk Magazine Issue 26 + City of Hope RPG”

Sharpen Your Story with Arc & Spine Editorial Services

If you’re crafting climate-positive fiction, nonfiction, or essays, if you’re writing sci-fi, fantasy, or horror short stories, novellas, or novels, and you want an editorial process that respects your voice while strengthening your manuscript from the inside out, you should know about Arc & Spine Editorial Services — a craft-focused editorial studio led by ourContinue reading “Sharpen Your Story with Arc & Spine Editorial Services”

Solarpunk Magazine Year 5, Issue #25

Issue twenty-five heralds five years of continuous publication for Solarpunk Magazine; I welcome our readership to this celebratory editorial! In five years, we have experienced a wonderfully diverse cast of editors with origins all across the globe. I thank our editors, past and present, for the efforts extended in service to Solarpunk Magazine and itsContinue reading “Solarpunk Magazine Year 5, Issue #25”

What Solarpunk Events Would You Attend?

We’re running a poll to evaluate some potential future programming. In particular, we’re trying to gauge which in-person solarpunk events the community is interested in attending. To participate in the poll, CLICK HERE and then please select any and all of the events you would be interested in attending if they were planned and hostedContinue reading “What Solarpunk Events Would You Attend?”

Author Pay Raise and Solarpunk Horror Themed Issue

January 2026 marks the 5th anniversary of Solarpunk Magazine‘s first issue. As we look toward that date and the future, we’re thrilled to share two major announcements that reflect our ongoing commitment to uplifting creators, nurturing bold imagination, and building the future we want to live in. We’re Raising Our Author Pay Rates Since ourContinue reading “Author Pay Raise and Solarpunk Horror Themed Issue”

Introducing Solarpunk Story Circles: Where Imagination Becomes Action

For as long as people have gathered around fires, under trees, and in the streets, stories have been the heartbeat of change. They carry memory, vision, and identity across generations—helping us imagine what’s possible and move together toward it. At Solarpunk Magazine, we believe that stories don’t just reflect the world—they build it. That’s whyContinue reading “Introducing Solarpunk Story Circles: Where Imagination Becomes Action”