Jonathan Foley

This inspiring book by Rebecca Solnit explores the idea of hope as an active commitment in an uncertain world. Drawing on history and activism, she argues that radical change is possible, but often goes unnoticed. With powerful insights and a refreshing perspective, Hope in the Dark challenges readers to believe in the power of their actions and embrace the unknown future.

This climate crisis book offers a fresh perspective on how individuals can make tangible change to combat global warming. Dr. Nicholas, a climate scientist, combines scientific knowledge with her personal experience, exploring finding purpose in a warming world. She offers a hopeful, clear-eyed, and even humorous guide to effecting real change in our society and culture. Through her writing, she inspires belief in our own agency and value, urging us to seize the power to save ourselves from climate apocalypse.

Discover how systems thinking can solve problems at any scale with this essential primer. Edited by sustainability expert Diana Wright, this concise and crucial book brings systems thinking out of the realm of computers and equations and into the real world. Author Donella Meadows reminds readers to pay attention to what's important and stay humble, guiding them to develop the skills critical for the 21st century. With insight on everything from hunger to environmental degradation, "Thinking in Systems" is a must-read for anyone seeking proactive and effective solutions.

A diverse and powerful collection of essays, poems, and art from women leading the climate movement in the United States. From scientists to activists to designers, these women offer a more representative and nuanced conversation on the climate crisis, rooted in compassion, connection, and collaboration. With contributions from over 60 visionaries, this book is a celebration of leadership and a guide for reshaping society towards a life-giving future.

In The Future Earth, climate change advocate and journalist Eric Holthaus offers a radical vision for reversing the impact of climate change over the next three decades. Through world-class reporting and interviews with experts, readers can explore what the world could look like with radical solutions on the scale of the crises we face. The book provides hopeful and prophetic insight, inviting readers to imagine a future where we reverse the effects of climate change and become better stewards of the earth.

An inflection point in society may have finally been reached. Meaningful discussions are being had about race. Marshall Shepherd offers 6 practical steps that we can all do to move the needle beyond social media activism, anger, apologies, and superficial activities. Shepherd uses a series of events that played out in the Spring 2020 and his own pe...

In 1999, Texas passed a landmark clean energy law, beginning a groundswell of new policies that promised to make the US a world leader in renewable energy. As Leah Stokes shows in Short Circuiting Policy, however, that policy did not lead to momentum in Texas, which failed to implement its solar laws or clean up its electricity system. Examining cl...

The Future We Choose by Christiana Figueres and Tom Rivett-Carnac is a thought-provoking book on climate change and its impact on our present and future world. The authors offer two possible scenarios for our planet and aim to inspire readers to confront the climate crisis with determination and optimism. This book outlines what governments, corporations, and each of us can and must do to fend off disaster and create a carbon neutral, regenerative world.