Novel about ‘Disneyfication’ of nature wins climate fiction prize

Helen Phillips' novel 'Hum' has won the Climate Fiction Prize, depicting a future where a woman named May loses her job to a humanoid robot and faces challenges in a world where nature is increasingly scarce. The narrative explores themes of AI dominance and the human struggle for survival in a technologically advanced society.

This recognition highlights the growing importance of climate fiction in literature, reflecting societal concerns about environmental degradation and the implications of technological advancements on human life and nature.