New Books on Sustainability and the Environment
From small actions that we can do in our lives, to picturing global change, these new books on sustainability and the climate crisis are worth a look.
Saving ourselves : from climate shocks to climate action (2024) by Fisher, Dana
This book makes an argument for fighting the climate crisis through grassroots, people-lead action. Arguing that government led climate negotiations have only resulted in continued procrastination, this author puts forward that there is a realistic path forward. This plan, however, requires mass mobilisation. This book explores what makes an activist movement successful, the importance of community, and how to grow a productive movement of radical disruption.
Everyday Permaculture: Sustainable Living For Every Space by Matilda, Anna
Renting or living in a small dwelling doesn't have to stop you from adding sustainability practices into your daily life. Permaculture is a philosophy built around working with nature in a pragmatic way for better environmental outcomes. This book offers ideas for how to integrate permaculture practices into your home, with the aim of making the reader's life easier while also working towards a better future for Earth.
The new sustainable house : planet-friendly home design by Craswell, Penny
Solar panels are only the beginning of how a home can be made more environmentally friendly. Feast your eyes on this beautiful, curated collection of houses. This book showcases new design strategies for creating buildings which are both aesthetically delightful, and environmentally sustainable.
Potentially a great double-bill with the above mentioned Saving Ourselves, this book provides an insightful, first-hand perspective of our global climate negotiations. Author Nick Breeze aims to inform the public on the state of the climate crisis, focussing on what governments have, and haven't, done to address this looming issue.
Low Waste Kitchen: Radical Recipes For Sustainable Living by Vitale, Alessandro
Explore this collection of a massive 100 low-waste recipes. This book takes a step-by-step, beginner friendly approach to recipes which promise to be a delicious way to reduce your environmental footprint. As well as these recipes, the author also offers a collection of tips related to household storage, home remedies and shopping; all with the goal of reducing your household waste.
Climate clangers : the bad ideas blocking real action by Rayner, Jennifer
The impacts of climate change are increasing every year, and we don't seem to be doing enough to stop them. This book targets ideas which the author believes are holding us back. The climate crisis, and its relationship to politics and the economy, can be overwhelming and difficult to fully understand. This book aims to provide accessible, well-researched insights into what's not working, and what we as a collective need to do to create a healthier world.
Solvable : how we healed the Earth, and how we can do it again by Solomon, Susan
Here's a book with an optimistic view of our climate future, drawing historical inspiration for planning positive action. Susan Solomon believes that we already have our needed climate solutions, we just to look at what worked in the past. This atmospheric scientist and award-winning author aims to provide an optimistic, but also pragmatic, approach to the climate crisis. The problems facing us are huge but, as the title of this book suggests, not impossible to solve.