Environmental-activism Books
This Changes Everything: Capitalism vs. the Climate
Naomi Klein, author of the #1 international bestsellers, The Shock Doctrine and No Logo, returns with This Changes Everything, a must-read on how the climate crisis needs to spur transformational... (more)
The Fragile Earth: Writing from the New Yorker on Climate Change
A classic collection of the New Yorker's most urgent and groundbreaking reporting from the front lines of the climate emergency.
In 1989, just one year after climatologist James Hansen first came... (more)
A Life on Our Planet: My Witness Statement and a Vision for the Future
See the world. Then make it better. I am David Attenborough. At time of writing, I am 93 years old. I've had an extraordinary life. It's only now that I appreciate how extraordinary. As a young man,... (more)
Zen and the Art of Saving the Planet
In this masterful work, one of the most revered spiritual leaders in the world today shares his wisdom on how to be the change we want to see in the world. In these troubling times we all yearn for a... (more)
Climate Justice: A Man-Made Problem With a Feminist Solution
Holding her first grandchild in her arms in 2003, Mary Robinson was struck by the uncertainty of the world he had been born into. Before his fiftieth birthday, he would share the planet with more... (more)
Things You Can Do: How to Fight Climate Change and Reduce Waste
What if we could help to save our planet through small habit changes in our homes? Learn what you can do right now to live a greener life your carbon footprint with this inspiring, accessible,... (more)
Consumed: The Need for Collective Change; Colonialism, Climate Change & Consumerism
Aja Barber wants change.
In the 'learning' first half of the book, she will expose you to the endemic injustices in our consumer industries and the uncomfortable history of the textile industry;... (more)
Go Lightly: How to travel without hurting the planet
This sustainable travel handbook inspires readers to explore our fascinating planet without causing it further harm. Ten chapters help you go lightly, including how to choose the least impactful... (more)
No. More. Plastic: What you can do to make a difference
Discover what you can do to save the planet from plastic.
Start now. All it takes is 2 minutes of your time. Once, plastic was the miracle material. Now it's the monster. We all need to cut... (more)
Climate Change Is Racist: Race, Privilege and the Struggle for Climate Justice
When we talk about racism, we often mean personal prejudice or institutional biases. Climate change doesn't work that way. It is structurally racist, disproportionately caused by majority White... (more)
Defiant Discourse: Speech and Action in Grassroots Activism
In this timely and innovative book, Tamar Katriel takes a language and discourse-centred approach to the subject of peace activism in Israel-Palestine, one of the most significant political issues of... (more)
Learning to Lead Together: An Ecological and Community Approach
Telling the Story is refreshing in its frankness and insight. It left me feeling challenged, energized and inspired to think about the stories I want to live and tell through my own leadership. (more)
The New Economics: A Bigger Picture
It shows us that real wealth can be measured by increased well-being and environmental sustainability rather than just having and consuming more things. This book is the first accessible and... (more)
What We Think About When We Try Not To Think About Global Warming: Toward a New Psychology of Climate Action
Why does knowing more mean believing-and doing-less? A prescription for change
The more facts that pile up about global warming, the greater the resistance to them grows, making it harder to... (more)