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Top Reads - Climate Action

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Discover these compelling books that highlight the urgency of climate change and present actionable solutions. This curated selection offers a range of perspectives to deepen your understanding of the environmental challenges we face and guide you toward a more sustainable future.

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The Revenge of Gaia

The Revenge of Gaia

Why the Earth Is Fighting Back - and How We Can Still Save Humanity

by Lovelock, James

Book - 2006

The originator of the Gaia Theory argues that the Earth is a self-regulating superorganism, whose balance has been upset by the impact of global warming and that the resulting climate change could have dire results for human civilization. The originator of the Gaia Theory argues that the Earth is a self-regulating superorganism, whose balance has been upset by the impact of global warming and that the resulting climate change could have dire results for human civilization. Show less

The originator of the Gaia Theory argues that the Earth is a self-regulating superorganism, whose balance has been upset by the impact of global warming and that the resulting climate change could have dire results for human civilization. The originator of the Gaia Theory argues that the Earth is a self-regulating superorganism, whose balance has been upset by the impact of global warming and that the resulting climate change could have dire results for human civilization. Show less

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Hurricane Lizards and Plastic Squid

Hurricane Lizards and Plastic Squid

The Fraught and Fascinating Biology of Climate Change

by Hanson, Thor

Book - 2021

Biologist Thor Hanson tells the remarkable story of how plants and animals are responding to climate change: adjusting, evolving, and sometimes dying out....Show more Biologist Thor Hanson tells the remarkable story of how plants and animals are responding to climate change: adjusting, evolving, and sometimes dying out. Anole lizards have grown larger toe pads, to grip more tightly in frequent hurricanes. Warm waters cause the development of Humboldt squid to alter so dramatically that fishermen mistake them for different species. Brown pelicans move north, and long-spined sea urchins south, to find cooler homes. And when coral reefs sicken, they leave no territory worth fighting for, so aggressive butterfly fish transform instantly into pacifists. A story of hope, resilience, and risk, Hurricane Lizards and Plastic Squid is a reminder of how unpredictable climate change is as it interacts with the messy lattice of life. Show less

Biologist Thor Hanson tells the remarkable story of how plants and animals are responding to climate change: adjusting, evolving, and sometimes dying out....Show more Biologist Thor Hanson tells the remarkable story of how plants and animals are responding to climate change: adjusting, evolving, and sometimes dying out. Anole lizards have grown larger toe pads, to grip more tightly in frequent hurricanes. Warm waters cause the development of Humboldt squid to alter so dramatically that fishermen mistake them for different species. Brown pelicans move north, and long-spined sea urchins south, to find cooler homes. And when coral reefs sicken, they leave no territory worth fighting for, so aggressive butterfly fish transform instantly into pacifists. A story of hope, resilience, and risk, Hurricane Lizards and Plastic Squid is a reminder of how unpredictable climate change is as it interacts with the messy lattice of life. Show less

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The Sixth Extinction

The Sixth Extinction

An Unnatural History

by Kolbert, Elizabeth

Book - 2024

Drawing on the work of geologists, botanists, marine biologists and other researchers, an award-winning writer discusses the five devastating mass extinctions on earth and predicts the coming of a sixth. Drawing on the work of geologists, botanists, marine biologists and other researchers, an award-winning writer discusses the five devastating mass extinctions on earth and predicts the coming of a sixth. Show less

Drawing on the work of geologists, botanists, marine biologists and other researchers, an award-winning writer discusses the five devastating mass extinctions on earth and predicts the coming of a sixth. Drawing on the work of geologists, botanists, marine biologists and other researchers, an award-winning writer discusses the five devastating mass extinctions on earth and predicts the coming of a sixth. Show less

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All We Can Save

All We Can Save

Truth, Courage, and Solutions for the Climate Crisis

Book - 2020

Two powerful phenomena are simultaneously unfolding on Earth: the rise of the climate movement and the rise of women and girls. More than concurrent, the ...Show more Two powerful phenomena are simultaneously unfolding on Earth: the rise of the climate movement and the rise of women and girls. More than concurrent, the two trends are deeply connected. From sinking islands to drought-ridden savannas, the global warming crisis places an outsized burden on women, largely because of gender inequalities; the U.N. estimates 80% of those who have been displaced by climate change are women. Women are on the front line of the climate-change battle, and are uniquely situated to be agents of change. Today, across the world, from boardrooms and policy positions to local communities, from science to activism, women everywhere are using their voices to take leadership and call for action on climate change. This anthology is a collection and celebration of these diverse voices, asking critical questions and providing invaluable insight and solutions. Show less

Two powerful phenomena are simultaneously unfolding on Earth: the rise of the climate movement and the rise of women and girls. More than concurrent, the ...Show more Two powerful phenomena are simultaneously unfolding on Earth: the rise of the climate movement and the rise of women and girls. More than concurrent, the two trends are deeply connected. From sinking islands to drought-ridden savannas, the global warming crisis places an outsized burden on women, largely because of gender inequalities; the U.N. estimates 80% of those who have been displaced by climate change are women. Women are on the front line of the climate-change battle, and are uniquely situated to be agents of change. Today, across the world, from boardrooms and policy positions to local communities, from science to activism, women everywhere are using their voices to take leadership and call for action on climate change. This anthology is a collection and celebration of these diverse voices, asking critical questions and providing invaluable insight and solutions. Show less

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The End of This World

The End of This World

Climate Justice in So-called Canada

by Alook, Angele

Book - 2023

An examination of environmental justice in Canada. An examination of environmental justice in Canada. Show less

An examination of environmental justice in Canada. An examination of environmental justice in Canada. Show less

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The Uninhabitable Earth

The Uninhabitable Earth

Life After Warming

by Wallace-Wells, David

Book - 2023

This urgent call-to-action lays out the mistakes and inaction of the past and current generations that negatively affect lives today and how they will inevitably affect the future and what we can do to change it. This urgent call-to-action lays out the mistakes and inaction of the past and current generations that negatively affect lives today and how they will inevitably affect the future and what we can do to change it. Show less

This urgent call-to-action lays out the mistakes and inaction of the past and current generations that negatively affect lives today and how they will inevitably affect the future and what we can do to change it. This urgent call-to-action lays out the mistakes and inaction of the past and current generations that negatively affect lives today and how they will inevitably affect the future and what we can do to change it. Show less

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The Climate Book

The Climate Book

by Thunberg, Greta

Book - 2023

Gathering together the wisdom of over 100 experts, the world's leading climate activist arms us with the knowledge we need to combat climate disaster, showing there is hope, but only if we listen to the science before it's too late. Gathering together the wisdom of over 100 experts, the world's leading climate activist arms us with the knowledge we need to combat climate disaster, showing there is hope, but only if we listen to the science before it's too late. Show less

Gathering together the wisdom of over 100 experts, the world's leading climate activist arms us with the knowledge we need to combat climate disaster, showing there is hope, but only if we listen to the science before it's too late. Gathering together the wisdom of over 100 experts, the world's leading climate activist arms us with the knowledge we need to combat climate disaster, showing there is hope, but only if we listen to the science before it's too late. Show less

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Not the End of the World

Not the End of the World

How We Can Be the First Generation to Build A Sustainable Planet

by Ritchie, Hannah

Book - 2024

In this bold, radically hopeful book, a data scientist, drawing on the latest research, practical guidance and eye-opening graphics, gives us the tools fo...Show more In this bold, radically hopeful book, a data scientist, drawing on the latest research, practical guidance and eye-opening graphics, gives us the tools for understanding our current environmental crisis and making lifestyle changes that actually have an impact. Show less

In this bold, radically hopeful book, a data scientist, drawing on the latest research, practical guidance and eye-opening graphics, gives us the tools fo...Show more In this bold, radically hopeful book, a data scientist, drawing on the latest research, practical guidance and eye-opening graphics, gives us the tools for understanding our current environmental crisis and making lifestyle changes that actually have an impact. Show less

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On Fire

On Fire

The Burning Case for A Green New Deal

by Klein, Naomi

Book - 2019

The author presents comprehensive, long-form essays linking current political and economic choices to environmental consequences, explaining how bold climate action can also provide a blueprint for a just and thriving society. The author presents comprehensive, long-form essays linking current political and economic choices to environmental consequences, explaining how bold climate action can also provide a blueprint for a just and thriving society. Show less

The author presents comprehensive, long-form essays linking current political and economic choices to environmental consequences, explaining how bold climate action can also provide a blueprint for a just and thriving society. The author presents comprehensive, long-form essays linking current political and economic choices to environmental consequences, explaining how bold climate action can also provide a blueprint for a just and thriving society. Show less

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Our Final Warning

Our Final Warning

Six Degrees of Climate Emergency

by Lynas, Mark

Book - 2020

Mark Lynas delivers a vital account of the future of our earth, and our civilisation, if current rates of global warming persist. And it's only looking wo...Show more Mark Lynas delivers a vital account of the future of our earth, and our civilisation, if current rates of global warming persist. And it's only looking worse. Rigorously cataloguing the very latest climate science, Mark Lynas explores the course we have set for Earth over the next century and beyond. Degree by terrifying degree, he charts the likely consequences of global heating and the ensuing climate catastrophe. These escalating consequences can still be avoided, but time is running out. We must largely stop burning fossil fuels within a decade if we are to save the coral reefs and the Arctic. If we fail, then we risk crossing tipping points that could push global climate chaos out of humanity's control. This book must not be ignored. It really is our final warning. Show less

Mark Lynas delivers a vital account of the future of our earth, and our civilisation, if current rates of global warming persist. And it's only looking wo...Show more Mark Lynas delivers a vital account of the future of our earth, and our civilisation, if current rates of global warming persist. And it's only looking worse. Rigorously cataloguing the very latest climate science, Mark Lynas explores the course we have set for Earth over the next century and beyond. Degree by terrifying degree, he charts the likely consequences of global heating and the ensuing climate catastrophe. These escalating consequences can still be avoided, but time is running out. We must largely stop burning fossil fuels within a decade if we are to save the coral reefs and the Arctic. If we fail, then we risk crossing tipping points that could push global climate chaos out of humanity's control. This book must not be ignored. It really is our final warning. Show less

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Climate Crisis and the Global Green New Deal

Climate Crisis and the Global Green New Deal

The Political Economy of Saving the Planet

by Chomsky, Noam

Book - 2020

The noted public intellectual looks at a global Green New Deal as the potential to save our planet and support rising living standards and expanding opportunities for the poor, starting with the elimination of our dependence on fossil fuels. The noted public intellectual looks at a global Green New Deal as the potential to save our planet and support rising living standards and expanding opportunities for the poor, starting with the elimination of our dependence on fossil fuels. Show less

The noted public intellectual looks at a global Green New Deal as the potential to save our planet and support rising living standards and expanding opportunities for the poor, starting with the elimination of our dependence on fossil fuels. The noted public intellectual looks at a global Green New Deal as the potential to save our planet and support rising living standards and expanding opportunities for the poor, starting with the elimination of our dependence on fossil fuels. Show less

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No One Is Too Small to Make A Difference

No One Is Too Small to Make A Difference

by Thunberg, Greta

Book - 2019

The groundbreaking speeches of Greta Thunberg, the young climate activist who has become the voice of a generation, including her historic address to the United Nations. The groundbreaking speeches of Greta Thunberg, the young climate activist who has become the voice of a generation, including her historic address to the United Nations. Show less

The groundbreaking speeches of Greta Thunberg, the young climate activist who has become the voice of a generation, including her historic address to the United Nations. The groundbreaking speeches of Greta Thunberg, the young climate activist who has become the voice of a generation, including her historic address to the United Nations. Show less

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The Big Fix

The Big Fix

7 Practical Steps to Save Our Planet

by Harvey, Hal

Book - 2022

Energy policy advisor Hal Harvey and reporter Justin Gillis hone in on the seven areas where ambitious but eminently practical changes will have the great...Show more Energy policy advisor Hal Harvey and reporter Justin Gillis hone in on the seven areas where ambitious but eminently practical changes will have the greatest effect: electricity production, transportation, buildings, industry, urbanization, use of land, and investment in promising new green technologies. In a lively, jargon-free style, the pair illuminate how our political economy really works—and how we can insert ourselves into important decisions to ensure that the most climate-conscious choices are being made. Show less

Energy policy advisor Hal Harvey and reporter Justin Gillis hone in on the seven areas where ambitious but eminently practical changes will have the great...Show more Energy policy advisor Hal Harvey and reporter Justin Gillis hone in on the seven areas where ambitious but eminently practical changes will have the greatest effect: electricity production, transportation, buildings, industry, urbanization, use of land, and investment in promising new green technologies. In a lively, jargon-free style, the pair illuminate how our political economy really works—and how we can insert ourselves into important decisions to ensure that the most climate-conscious choices are being made. Show less

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Drawdown

Drawdown

The Most Comprehensive Plan Ever Proposed to Reverse Global Warming

Book - 2017

In the face of widespread fear and apathy, an international coalition of researchers, professionals, and activists have come together to offer a set of realistic and bold solutions to climate change. In the face of widespread fear and apathy, an international coalition of researchers, professionals, and activists have come together to offer a set of realistic and bold solutions to climate change. Show less

In the face of widespread fear and apathy, an international coalition of researchers, professionals, and activists have come together to offer a set of realistic and bold solutions to climate change. In the face of widespread fear and apathy, an international coalition of researchers, professionals, and activists have come together to offer a set of realistic and bold solutions to climate change. Show less

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The Nature Fix

The Nature Fix

Why Nature Makes Us Happier, Healthier, and More Creative

by Williams, Florence

Book - 2017

An investigation into the restorative benefits of nature draws on cutting-edge research and the author's explorations with international nature therapy programs to examine the relationship between nature and human cognition, mood and creativity. An investigation into the restorative benefits of nature draws on cutting-edge research and the author's explorations with international nature therapy programs to examine the relationship between nature and human cognition, mood and creativity. Show less

An investigation into the restorative benefits of nature draws on cutting-edge research and the author's explorations with international nature therapy programs to examine the relationship between nature and human cognition, mood and creativity. An investigation into the restorative benefits of nature draws on cutting-edge research and the author's explorations with international nature therapy programs to examine the relationship between nature and human cognition, mood and creativity. Show less

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This Changes Everything

This Changes Everything

Capitalism Vs. the Climate

by Klein, Naomi

Book - 2014

Award-winning journalist Naomi Klein offers an explanation of why the climate crisis challenges us to abandon the core "free market" ideology of our time, restructure the global economy, and remake our political systems. Award-winning journalist Naomi Klein offers an explanation of why the climate crisis challenges us to abandon the core "free market" ideology of our time, restructure the global economy, and remake our political systems. Show less

Award-winning journalist Naomi Klein offers an explanation of why the climate crisis challenges us to abandon the core "free market" ideology of our time, restructure the global economy, and remake our political systems. Award-winning journalist Naomi Klein offers an explanation of why the climate crisis challenges us to abandon the core "free market" ideology of our time, restructure the global economy, and remake our political systems. Show less

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Half-earth

Half-earth

Our Planet's Fight for Life

by Wilson, Edward O.

Book - 2016

A conclusion to the trilogy by the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of the National Book Award-finalist The Meaning of Human Existence argues that humanity m...Show more A conclusion to the trilogy by the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of the National Book Award-finalist The Meaning of Human Existence argues that humanity must consider the histories of millions of other Earth species and increase the planet's regions of natural reserves in order to prevent future mass extinctions. Show less

A conclusion to the trilogy by the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of the National Book Award-finalist The Meaning of Human Existence argues that humanity m...Show more A conclusion to the trilogy by the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of the National Book Award-finalist The Meaning of Human Existence argues that humanity must consider the histories of millions of other Earth species and increase the planet's regions of natural reserves in order to prevent future mass extinctions. Show less

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Being the Change

Being the Change

Live Well and Spark A Climate Revolution

by Kalmus, Peter

Book - 2017

Explores the connections between our individual daily actions and climate change, merging science, spirituality, and practical action to develop a satisfying and appropriate response to global warming. Explores the connections between our individual daily actions and climate change, merging science, spirituality, and practical action to develop a satisfying and appropriate response to global warming. Show less

Explores the connections between our individual daily actions and climate change, merging science, spirituality, and practical action to develop a satisfying and appropriate response to global warming. Explores the connections between our individual daily actions and climate change, merging science, spirituality, and practical action to develop a satisfying and appropriate response to global warming. Show less

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Total Garbage

Total Garbage

How We Can Fix Our Waste and Heal Our World

by Humes, Edward

Book - 2024

A Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist explores the pervasive yet hard-to-see wastefulness that permeates our daily lives and shows how individuals and commu...Show more A Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist explores the pervasive yet hard-to-see wastefulness that permeates our daily lives and shows how individuals and communities are making a real difference for health, prosperity, quality of life and the fight against climate change for a cleaner, greener world. Show less

A Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist explores the pervasive yet hard-to-see wastefulness that permeates our daily lives and shows how individuals and commu...Show more A Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist explores the pervasive yet hard-to-see wastefulness that permeates our daily lives and shows how individuals and communities are making a real difference for health, prosperity, quality of life and the fight against climate change for a cleaner, greener world. Show less

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The Treeline

The Treeline

The Last Forest and the Future of Life on Earth

by Rawlence, Ben

Book - 2022

Combining reportage with the latest science, this journey is filled with the wonder and awe at the incredible creativity and resilience of trees and mysterious workings of the forest upon which we rely for the air we breathe. Combining reportage with the latest science, this journey is filled with the wonder and awe at the incredible creativity and resilience of trees and mysterious workings of the forest upon which we rely for the air we breathe. Show less

Combining reportage with the latest science, this journey is filled with the wonder and awe at the incredible creativity and resilience of trees and mysterious workings of the forest upon which we rely for the air we breathe. Combining reportage with the latest science, this journey is filled with the wonder and awe at the incredible creativity and resilience of trees and mysterious workings of the forest upon which we rely for the air we breathe. Show less

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Under A White Sky

Under A White Sky

The Nature of the Future

by Kolbert, Elizabeth

Book - 2021

From her coverage in The New Yorker, Elizabeth Kolbert has become one of our most important writers on the environment. Now she investigates the immense c...Show more From her coverage in The New Yorker, Elizabeth Kolbert has become one of our most important writers on the environment. Now she investigates the immense challenges humanity faces as we scramble to reverse, in a matter of decades, the effects we've had on the atmosphere, the oceans, the world's forests and rivers - on the very topography of the globe. In her trademark persuasive and darkly comic prose, Kolbert introduces myriad innovations that offer ways to avert disaster - or may produce new disasters, ones that haven't been and perhaps cannot be anticipated. One way to look at human civilization, says Kolbert, is as a ten-thousand-year exercise in defying nature. Paradoxically, the very sorts of interventions that have imperiled our planet are increasingly seen as the only hope for its salvation. Show less

From her coverage in The New Yorker, Elizabeth Kolbert has become one of our most important writers on the environment. Now she investigates the immense c...Show more From her coverage in The New Yorker, Elizabeth Kolbert has become one of our most important writers on the environment. Now she investigates the immense challenges humanity faces as we scramble to reverse, in a matter of decades, the effects we've had on the atmosphere, the oceans, the world's forests and rivers - on the very topography of the globe. In her trademark persuasive and darkly comic prose, Kolbert introduces myriad innovations that offer ways to avert disaster - or may produce new disasters, ones that haven't been and perhaps cannot be anticipated. One way to look at human civilization, says Kolbert, is as a ten-thousand-year exercise in defying nature. Paradoxically, the very sorts of interventions that have imperiled our planet are increasingly seen as the only hope for its salvation. Show less

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