In The Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History, Elizabeth Kolbert traces the devastating consequences of human activity on Earth’s biodiversity, documenting how we are ushering in a new mass extinction event.

We Are the Weather: Saving the Planet Begins at Breakfast by Jonathan Safran Foer is a compelling call to action showing how small changes in our dietary choices can play a significant role in mitigating climate change.

The Story of Stuff by Annie Leonard uncovers the hidden toll of consumer culture on the environment and society, urging readers to rethink their consumption habits.

Rachel Carson’s groundbreaking book, Silent Spring, reveals the hidden dangers of pesticides, particularly DDT, and urges readers to reconsider our impact on the environment before it’s too late.

Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants by Robin Wall Kimmerer is a beautifully written book that blends Indigenous wisdom with scientific knowledge to offer a fresh and deeply felt perspective on nature and humanity’s role within it.

This collection of powerful speeches by Greta Thunberg calls for urgent action to combat climate change, sparking a global conversation about accountability and responsibility.

This Changes Everything: Capitalism vs. The Climate by Naomi Klein makes a powerful case that addressing climate change requires rethinking our economic systems rather than relying solely on technical fixes.

In Walden, Henry David Thoreau chronicles his experiment in living simply and deliberately in a cabin he built near Walden Pond, offering reflections on nature, solitude, and the meaning of life.