Small Town, Big Oil
This is the inspiring story of an epic environmental battle that took place on the Seacoast of New Hampshire when a small group of residents turned activists fought bravely against a proposed oil refinery in the Great Bay backed by the richest man in the world at the time— oil shipping magnate Aristotle Onassis, husband of President John F. Kennedy's widow Jaqueline Kennedy. - Christina Dubin, Senior Community Organizer
Climate Optimism: Celebrating Systemic Change Around the World
The author and activist relays stories of past climate and environmental justice victories to prove change can happen, while smartly sharing how to make that change occur for the future. - Cathy Jenkins, Development Director
Bringing Nature Home
This book started me down the path of ripping out non-native plantings in my yard, replacing them with natives, and watching with wonder to see the amazing insects they attracted. - Lane Epps, Development Manager
Green Guide to Low-Impact Hiking and Camping
“A very important and interesting read on the environmental impacts of outdoor recreation — extremely relevant as hiking surges in popularity since the pandemic. A great book for hikers, backpackers, and campers of all experience levels and who want to become stewards of the wilderness they recreate in. Originally published in 1977, the updated 2016 version includes a foreword by the one and only Bill McKibben!” — Andrew Craigie, Program Manager
Killers of the Flower Moon
This fascinating book tells the true story of the members of the Osage Nation who were briefly some of the richest people in America after oil was discovered under the subpar land they'd been pushed onto by the U.S. government in the 1920s and what happens when their white neighbors get jealous. - Eve Fox, Digital Director
Merchants of Doubt
“It reads like a detective novel but, unfortunately, this is a true story about how a small group of political operatives and scientists worked to deceive the public about the very real risks of climate change.” - Judith Enck, President
Flight Behavior
“This is a beautiful novel about woman's life on a farm in rural Tennessee and how climate change and other factors affect her community. The central characters are monarch butterflies and their migratory route.” - Judith Enck, President
Spiritual Ecology: The Cry of the Earth
“This is a collection of essays from faith and thought leaders from many traditions reflecting on humanity's relationship with nature and divinity. A great resource to grow in ones own sense of awe and reverence for the earth and to be renewed in doing what is necessary to save it.” - Rev. Kathryn Beilke, Interfaith Partnerships Coordinator
Fire Weather: On the Front Lines of a Burning World
Fire Weather uses the story of a mega-fire in Canada's boreal forest to tell a tale that is becoming familiar -- and ever more frequent -- around the world. - Megan Wolff, Health Policy Director
Marine Pollution: What Everyone Needs To Know
This is a great primer on marine pollution by my friend Judith Weis. -Judith Enck
Building the Worlds That Kill Us: Disease, Death, and Inequality in American History
David Rosner and Gerald Markowitz’s new book is a must-read. I am a big fan of their work. -Judith Enck
Your Money or Your Life
I love this book because its environmental message is disguised as a guide to personal finance. Its underlying message, and the reason author Vicki Robin says she and Joe Dominguez wrote the first edition in 1992, is to get people to lower consumption in order to save the planet. Buying less, living smaller, and finding ways to have fun without consuming stuff is good for the planet and your wallet. It's a win-win. - Lane Epps, Development Manager
Before It’s Gone
This is the debut book of a reporter who has been documenting the impact of climate change on communities across the country for years. It is both a call to action and beautiful storytelling from the viewpoints of people in these communities, from New Yorkers overwhelmed by the rising floodwaters of Hurricane Sandy to Hawaiian families devastated by the 2023 Maui wildfires. He also includes historical accounts about communities that were desolated as far back as the early 20th century. The stories are painful, but the tone of the book remains optimistic. - Cathy Jenkins, Development Director
Thicker Than Water: The Quest for Solutions to the Plastic Crisis
The author takes you on a personal journey through the Great Pacific Garbage Patch–with detail about taking samples and studying them in the lab. She discusses how plastics manufacturing and recycling often impacts environmental justice communities, and provides policy options for tackling the problem. - Jenny Gitlitz, Director of Solutions to Plastic Pollution
The Uninhabitable Earth: A Story of the Future
The scariest and most eye-opening (and motivating) book on climate change you’ve ever read. After I read it a second time, I traded in my Toyota for an EV and worked with the landlord to install heat pumps. - Megan Wolff, Health Policy Director
The Ministry for the Future
A realistic account of a world that actually surmounts climate change. A best-case scenario that gives us something tangible to aim for. - Megan Wolff, Health Policy Director
The End of Nature
First published in 1989, this book was wildly ahead of its time. I compare it to The Giver for post-apocalyptic fiction fans in terms of being ahead of the curve. The End of Nature was written long before climate change education was sexy. We are closer to nature than most of us realize. - Jess Conard, Appalachia Director
Living Downstream: An Ecologist Looks at Cancer
Beautifully written and filled with facts. Sandra is a modern day Rachel Carson. - Judith Enck, President
Leave Only Footsteps: My Acadia-to-Zion Journey Through Every National Park
A reporter, heartbroken by a broken engagement, sets off to visit every National Park in the United States. Documenting his once in a lifetime adventure, Conor describes how the trip changed his world view and shares lots of interesting facts about each park in a humorous way that will have you planning a road trip of your own. An info packed (and humorous) book that explores not only the beauty of nature, but how it shapes and changes your world views. - Andrew Craigie, Program Manager