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If you're someone who senses that our economic system is deeply flawed, then Alf Hornborg's "Nature, Society, and Justice in the Anthropocene" will resonate with you. Hornborg unveils the deceptive simplicity of market prices and technology, advocating for an urgent redesign towards sustainability. His perspective could fundamentally shift your understanding of socioeconomic impacts on our planet.
Ten Billion
Stephen Emmott | Vintage

Ten Billion

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"Ten Billion" is a wake-up call. It's unflinching in laying bare the realities of our world's future as our population surges. If the idea of a future shaped by our current environmental choices both fascinates and terrifies you, Stephen Emmott's direct and uncompromising perspective could profoundly resonate with you. This isn't light reading, but it's essential for those ready to face the hard truths about our impact on the planet.
Heat: How to Stop the Planet Burning
George Monbiot | Penguin Books

Heat: How to Stop the Planet Burning

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If you're feeling overwhelmed by the climate crisis and crave clarity amidst the chaos, Monbiot's "Heat" is like a compass in a storm. It cuts through the noise with investigative journalism and equips you with facts and strategies to make meaningful personal contributions to a cooler planet. This book isn't just a call to action; it's a blueprint for environmental activism in your daily life.
Cool It: The Skeptical Environmentalist's Guide to Global Warming

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If you've found yourself overwhelmed by apocalyptic climate change narratives, Bjorn Lomborg's "Cool It" might offer you a breath of fresh air. Lomborg approaches global warming with a blend of skepticism and pragmatism, encouraging readers to question popular sentiments and consider cost-effective solutions. It's a provocative take that could refine your perspective on environmental policies and inspire a more nuanced understanding of this heated topic.
Tropical Deforestation: The Tyranny of Time

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If you've got a passion for environmental issues, particularly the searing topic of tropical deforestation, "The Tyranny of Time" could change your perspective. It dives deep into the often-overlooked temporal aspects of rainforest regeneration and presents a sobering analysis of our environmental practices and their long-term viability. Jin-Bee Ooi's methodical examination adds another dimension to the conversation about sustainability, making this a powerful read for anyone invested in the future of our planet's lungs.
Troubled Water - Saints, Sinners, Truth and Lies About the Global Water Crisis

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If you're someone deeply concerned about environmental issues and wanting a mix of hard truths and inspiration, "Troubled Water" could stir something in you. Anita Roddick presents a compelling overview that's not just eye-opening but also empowering, offering practical ways to make a real difference in the pressing global water crisis.
The Ecology of Commerce : A Declaration of Sustainability - Thryft
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This book could be a good read for someone who is passionate about the environment and wants to make a difference through their work. It offers a visionary program that businesses can follow to help restore the planet, making it the first important book of the 21st century. With its revolutionary insights, it challenges the traditional relationship between business and the environment, providing a roadmap for sustainability and making a compelling case for why businesses should prioritize ecological restoration.
"Working With Nature Against Poverty" is a comprehensive guide for those interested in sustainable development and the environment in Eastern Indonesia. The book addresses the trade-offs and synergies between development, social concerns, and the environment in Papua, Maluku, and East Nusa Tenggara. It offers strategies for mining and forestry, tackles biodiversity conservation and climate change, discusses public administration, and public health. The book is written by leading scholars and experts on the region, making it an essential resource for anyone working in or interested in sustainable development in Eastern Indonesia.
Drawdown : The Most Comprehensive Plan Ever Proposed to Roll Back Global Warming - Thryft
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Paul Hawken | Penguin Books

Drawdown : The Most Comprehensive Plan Ever Proposed to Roll Back Global Warming

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This book provides a comprehensive and well-researched set of realistic solutions to climate change. It offers 100 techniques and practices to reduce carbon emissions and achieve drawdown. The solutions range from well-known clean energy approaches to lesser-known practices such as educating girls in lower-income countries and land use practices that pull carbon out of the air. The book promises cascading benefits to human health, security, prosperity, and well-being. It is the ideal environmental sciences textbook, but too interesting and inspiring to be called a textbook.
The Mushroom at the End of the World : On the Possibility of Life in Capitalist Ruins - Thryft
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"The Mushroom at the End of the World" is an eye-opening exploration of the unexpected connections between human destruction and the natural world's resilience. Author Anna Lowenhaupt Tsing follows the journey of matsutake mushrooms, a valuable commodity in Japan, and the varied characters involved in its commerce. Through their stories, Tsing examines the possibilities for collaborative survival in damaged landscapes and offers a unique perspective on the impact of capitalism on our planet's ecosystems. This book will appeal to those interested in environmental studies, anthropology, and economics.
Natural Capitalism : The Next Industrial Revolution - Thryft
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Natural Capitalism : The Next Industrial Revolution

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"Natural Capitalism" offers a groundbreaking vision of how industry and commerce can benefit society and ecosystems. It presents a well-researched argument for shifting towards radical resource productivity, ecological redesign, and a service and flow economy. This book is recommended for anyone interested in sustainable business practices and eco-friendly economic development.
The major challenge for the current generation of mankind is to develop a shared vision of a future that is both desirable to the vast majority of humanity and ecologically sustainable. Creating a Sustainable and Desirable Future offers a broad, critical discussion on what such a future should or can be, with global perspectives written by some of the world's leading thinkers, Wendell Berry, Van Jones, Frances Moore Lappe, Peggy Liu, Hunter Lovins, Gus Speth, Bill McKibben, and many more.
This Changes Everything : Capitalism vs. the Climate - Thryft
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This book is a wake-up call to the damaging effects of capitalism on our planet. Naomi Klein exposes the false narratives around the climate debate, challenging our addiction to profit and growth. By showcasing inspiring examples of global resistance, she offers a glimmer of hope for a better future. This Changes Everything is an urgent and essential read for anyone seeking to understand and address the climate crisis.

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