Environment and Climate Books (or Green Books)

by Neil Kitching
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8 books
A list of environmental books, many with a positive educational message - fiction or non-fiction – covering climate change, nature and rewilding.
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Carbon Choices

Common-sense Solutions to Our Climate and Nature Crises
Neil Kitching, 2020
Starting with my own book of course, Carbon Choices is an easy to read guide to our climate and nature crises. Describes the effects of climate change, the building blocks to solve the issues and the common-sense solutions that governments, business, communities and individuals can take to tackle it.   Aimed at students, and adults who want to make up for not learning about climate change at school.

The Adventures of Captain Polo

The Climate Change Comic
Alan J Hesse, 2018
Book 4, Pole to Pole, presents an engaging introduction to climate change ranging from polar ice-melt to climate refugees. Travel the world through the eyes and adventures of Captain Polo the polar bear.  It is a tale of action and adventure, with a strong dose of humour. Aimed at children from age 9, as well as science teachers and homeschooling parents.

Bright Green Future: How Everyday Heroes Are Re-Imagining the Way We Feed, Power, and Build Our World

Gregory Schwartz, Trevor Decker Cohen, 2021
A hopeful book of people powered solutions to climate change told through stories of innovators, activists, and community builders.  Aimed at anyone who wants to know what's being done about climate change and how to get involved.

Doughnut Economics

Seven Ways to Think Like a 21st-Century Economist
Kate Raworth, 2017
A planet where we should aim to live within the 'doughnut' - sustaining a quality of life for all but within environmental planetary boundaries.  Showcases the limits to traditional economics. Aimed at those interested in economics or sustainable development.

Stonechild

Kevin Albin, 2020
An eco-fiction novel where the famous statues of London come to life with a serious message on conservation.  The battle for London begins, but just how do the police shoot stone and metal? Aimed at young adults but being read by all ages.

How Bad Are Bananas?

The Carbon Footprint of Everything
Mike Berners-Lee, 2011
Mike calculates the carbon footprint of everything in a fun and easy to read style. Essential reading to learn the climate impact of our lives. It may affect what you choose to buy and consume in the future.

The Great Soul of Siberia

In Search of the Elusive Siberian Tiger
Sooyong Park, 2017
Tracking the last remaining Siberian tigers in their ever diminishing wilderness. This book was very emotional reading for me. Sooyong tracks the tigers through the frozen winter, hiding in frozen underground shelters. A labour of love, but it seems to be a losing battle against the encroachment of humans.

Wilding

The Return of Nature to a British Farm
Isabella Tree, 2018
I particularly liked this book because it is an impressive rewilding initiative taking place in Sussex, not far from London. There are many rewilding initiatives across the world, but most take place in remote regions or in areas that are not productive for agriculture. Wilding shows what can be done anywhere.