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Abstract During the last few decades, the environment has posed a significant threat to human society and the planet. The extensive misuse of natural resources has brought humanity to the brink of ecological disaster. Rainforests are being cut down, fossil fuel reserves are rapidly depleting, seasonal cycles are disrupted, ecological catastrophes occur frequently and our environment is increasingly under threat. Under these dire circumstances, a new approach to reading nature writing emerged in the last decade of the 20th century, known as eco criticism. This worldwide movement arose in response to humanity's anthropocentric attitude of dominating nature. Eco criticism is an interdisciplinary framework that examines the relationship between literature, culture and the environment, focusing on how texts engage with ecological concerns. It explores the ways in which literary works reflect, critique, and influence human perceptions of nature and environmental challenges. Climate change, as one of the most pressing global challenges, has significant environmental, social and psychological implications. In the context of climate change, ecocriticism provides valuable insights into the cultural and psychological dimensions of environmental crises and their representation in literature. Climate change increasingly impacts mental health. Literary works addressing climate change often grapple with themes such as eco-anxiety, climate grief and the ethical dilemmas of environmental stewardship. Through these narratives, authors invite readers to confront the complexities of ecological degradation and humanity's role in addressing it. This paper examines these themes through Jenny Offill's novel Weather, a concise yet profound exploration of human psychology in the face of environmental crisis. Offill's fragmented narrative style mirrors the disjointed and overwhelming nature of contemporary climate concerns, offering a deeply personal lens into the protagonist's growing anxiety as she navigates daily life amidst looming ecological uncertainty. The novel captures the subtleties of solastalgia--the distress caused by environmental change--and its ripple effects on relationships, work, and identity. Offill's protagonist reflects the struggles of many who feel paralyzed by the scale of the climate crisis while grappling with the responsibility to act. The narrative also touches on the psychological burden of preparing for an uncertain future, portraying mental health as an integral yet often overlooked aspect of climate change discourse. Through Weather, Offill provides a nuanced depiction of how individuals internalize global issues, blending humour, insight, and vulnerability. The novel underscores the importance of addressing mental health in the broader conversation about climate resilience and adaptation. This study highlights how literature can provide a space for empathy, understanding and collective reflection, empowering readers to confront both the external and internal challenges posed by climate change.