This paper explores the role of literature in shaping environmental awareness and addressing the urgent issue of climate change. It examines how contemporary literary works serve as a medium for raising awareness, critiquing human-environment relationships, and fostering a deeper understanding of the environmental crises brought on by climate change. Drawing on a range of literary genres, including fiction, poetry, and essays, the paper investigates how authors use narrative strategies, symbolism, and ecofeminist and postcolonial frameworks to highlight the ethical and socio-political dimensions of environmental degradation. By analyzing works from authors such as Margaret Atwood, Amitav Ghosh, and Barbara Kingsolver, the paper argues that literature has the power to not only reflect the climate crisis but also inspire activism, promote sustainability, and envision alternative futures. Ultimately, the study asserts that literature plays a crucial role in cultivating a more informed, compassionate, and proactive response to the challenges of the Anthropocene era.