7 Ground Breaking Books On New Age Environmentalism

We’re proud to say we’re loving the recent media coverage on the environment. It seems our society has started more and more importance on our planet’s health.

While the most difficult and first step is taken, the next chapter in this story must be about education. What can we do as newly self-discovered environmentalists.

Thankfully, we’ve compiled the leading experts and amazing authors that write on the subject that will lead us onwards to stopping climate change and unhealthy practices. Don’t stall now – check out any of the books below – and get stuck into the program!

#1 A Walk in the Woods by Bill Bryson

If you want to read about environmentalism, specifically the Appalachian region that stretches from Georgia to Maine then, ‘A Walk in the Woods’ is the book to explore when you are comfortable in your sitting. Personally, I recommend this book since Bryson paints a clear picture of the history and ecology of the Appalachian.

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#2 Losing Earth by Nathaniel Rich

Climate change is firmly entrenched in zeitgeist today, but concerns over how human consumption of fossil fuels would impact the planet have been around for more than 40 years. Nathaniel Rich chronicles how scientists – including those employed by Exxon – sounded the alarm about climate change with frightening degrees of accuracy only to be thwarted by well-funded opponents using tactics straight out of the tobacco playbook.

The arguments against taking action are the same today as they were in 1988, while the reasons for doing something drastic to fight climate change have become only more apparent. This book felt like a gut punch, and inspired me to be a more conscious consumer and to make climate activism a part of my daily life.

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#3 Recipe For A Green Life by C S Sherin

This is a comprehensive guide for growing environmental awareness and a more sustainable lifestyle — that is neither judgemental or controlling — and is quite realistic, motivating, and inclusive. *Recipe For A Green Life* provides well-researched information about micro-plastic pollution, sustainability, renewable resources, agriculture, problem-solving and solutions; addressing emotional and mental challenges as an environmentalist, zero waste concepts, paper products, fossil fuels, recycling vs. other approaches, mega-corporation monopolies, food waste, problematic toxins, and environmentalist activism…as well as simple recipes for body care, hygiene, and plant-based diet, and tons more — for individuals, families, businesses, and anyone overwhelmed by the environmental emergencies we face.

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#4 The Story of Stuff by Annie Leonard

The Story of Stuff: The Impact of Overconsumption on the Planet, Our Communities, and Our Health — and How We Can Make It Better by Annie Leonard always struck me the most when I first read it. This book illustrates and encaptures the concepts of extraction, manufacture, and the consumption of goods. It definitely convinced me to change my consumer lifestyle.

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#5 Green Illusions By Ozzie Zehner

The author explains that we don’t have energy production issues but we have consumption issues. Also, explore the various methods to generate energy efficiently through solar cells and improved consumption methods.

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#6 There is no Planet B by Mike Berners-Lee

How we can as individuals hold ourselves and our governments accountable when it comes to environmental changes is a space with an overwhelming amount of information and confusion. This book is written simply, so it is easy to understand the areas in which we need to look at change with take away, practical advice as well as well researched arguments that we can use and understand while deciding what actions we would like to take. As well as what we can to daily, it looks at the wider economic impact of our choices and social values.

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#7 Eat for the Planet by Nil Zacharias

You wouldn’t think that getting fit could help save the planet. You’d be surprised how simple diet changes can reduce your waistline and help the planet. This book dives deep into the science and the how-to to use diet to save the planet.

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