solarpunk

American  

[soh-ler-puhngk] / ˈsoʊ lərˌpʌŋk /

noun

1. an optimistic environmentalist subgenre of speculative fiction, art, and design that envisions future life on Earth transformed by the use of sustainable energy, close co-existence of human beings with nature, and progressive sociopolitical values.

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Etymology

Origin of solarpunk

First recorded in 2010–15; solar ¹ ( def. ) + -punk ( def. )

Example Sentences

I believe the solarpunk movement offers cautious optimism and a prescription for change that could carry us into 2026 and beyond.

From Salon

Solarpunk is more than just the antithesis of cyberpunk, “Blade Runner” and a devastated environment smothered by technofascism.

From Salon

Let 2026 be a time to find the solarpunk in everything, especially one’s local community, whether that’s urban gardens or citizen regulators filling in where the Environmental Protection Agency fails.

From Salon

The “Kids Relief Presents: Solarpunk Simulator” experience on Roblox will also serve as a fundraiser for Comic Relief’s real-life programs battling poverty in America, especially those empowering young people in that fight.

From Seattle Times

“Solarpunk Simulator,” which takes place in a “future world where nature, technology, and people live in harmony” will be no different, with Jack Black appearing as the spaceship captain and Roblox influencers acting as team leaders in the virtual world to get participants to work together toward a common goal.

From Seattle Times