If you’re looking to learn more about climate and sustainability without feeling overwhelmed, this guide is for you. I’ve pulled together some of my favorite books, movies, podcasts, newsletters, and YouTube videos that break down big topics in an ap...
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Movies/Docs
This section features must-watch documentaries and films that bring climate and sustainability issues to life. From powerful visuals to personal stories, these picks will leave you informed, inspired, and ready to take action. Perfect for a movie nig...
Grab your popcorn for this one!
Don't Look Up
A doc that will open your eyes.
A Plastic Ocean - The Movie
A new favorite!
Watch Buy Now: The Shopping Conspiracy | Netflix
My #1 MUST WATCH with others.
The Week: Climate action group experience
Nat Geo outdid themselves.
Before the Flood Full Movie National Geographic
See what a better world could be like.
2040 (film)
A fan favorite.
The True Cost
Follow her journey.
I Am Greta (2020) - IMDb
Fun for everyone, honestly!
The Lorax (film)
Follow a Nat Geo photographer and what he witnesses happens to our planet.
Chasing Ice: Homepage
Same makers behind Chasing Ice!
Chasing Coral | FULL FEATURE | Netflix
Find an appreciation for nature.
Watch Our Planet - Netflix
Follow the journey of the faces behind The Green New Deal.
TO THE END
Popular favorite in the climate space.
The Story of Stuff
Learn how we will save our oceans!
Reef Builders (2025) - IMDb
YouTube Videos
This section highlights YouTube channels/videos that make learning about climate and sustainability engaging and accessible. Whether through tutorials, expert interviews, or on-the-ground reporting, these videos offer practical insights and fresh per...
Learn how we can make our cities better.
The Suburbs Are Bleeding America Dry | Climate Town (feat. @NotJustBikes)
A look through a hope-filled lens.
The Eco-Creators Helping the Climate Through Social Media | Zahra Biabani | TED
Deny overconsumption.
internet consumerism has gone too far
Are cars really the way?
Suburbs, Walkability, & Car Dependency | Internet Analysis
Big oil propaganda runs deep.
How Oil Propaganda Sneaks Into TV Shows | Climate Town
Learn who's really protecting the land.
Why Indigenous Forest Guardianship is Crucial to Climate Action | Nonette Royo | TED
How is it intersectional? Let's find out!
The Intersectional History of Environmentalism
Fan favorite watch.
Environmental Racism: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)
Worth the longer watch.
Oil | Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj | Netflix
A great beginners guide!
HOW TO BE AN ACTIVIST from beginner to advanced // environmental activism for all people :)
Host a community event of your own!
How to Host a Clothing Swap | Stop Overconsumption, Fast Fashion, and Mindless Spending!
Podcasts
In this section, you'll find podcasts that dive deep into climate and sustainability topics, from eco-friendly living to global environmental challenges. These shows feature conversations with experts, activists, and everyday people making a differen...
Learn from two eco creators!
TALKING IN SPIRALS PODCAST
Sustainable living + greenwashing!
Mind Body Planet with Krystalynn Gier
For my ocean lovers.
Let's Sea - Apple Podcasts
A true crime pod on climate!
Drilled
Smart, hopeful, practical, and really well-produced.
How to Save a Planet | Podcast on Spotify
Gets at the heart of what it means to live and work in a warming world.
Warm Regards Podcast
A great combo of realism + "here’s what we can do."
Outrage + Optimism: Climate Change Podcast
A fun one that still touches on hard hitting topics.
The YIKES Podcast
Less stats, more feelings-based.
No Place Like Home
Easy to binge!
For What It's Earth | Emma Brisdion & Sophie Pavelle
Spotlights climate leaders of color, grassroots movements, and frontline communities.
Temperature Check, a podcast from Grist.org
All about joy and resilience in the face of climate change.
The Joy Report Podcast - Intersectional Environmentalist
Books
This section features books that explore climate change, sustainability, and the future of our planet in ways that are both insightful and thought-provoking. Whether you're into science, personal stories, or practical solutions, these reads will deep...
Entirely solutions-based!
Drawdown, The Book
An absolute MUST read!
Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom
Written version of the movie.
The Story of Stuff: Our Obsession with Stuff
Great for beginners!
Consumed: Collective Change & Climate
A raw look into environmental injustice.
Toxic Communities: Environmental Racism
Great read for activists.
Transforming Communities: Healing Together
A top rec for literally anyone looking to understand environmental justice more.
Intersectional Environmentalist
One of my favorites of all time!
Climate Optimism: Celebrating Systemic Change
Great coffee table book and gift. Learn about some awesome women!
Girls Who Green the World by Diana Kapp - Penguin Random House
Quickly becoming a favorite.
Saving Us: A Climate Scientist's Hope
Take action today.
Book | Heather White Author| 60 Days to a Greener Life| Ecoanxiety
Simple and effective. Anyone can read.
101 Tips for a Zero-Waste Kitchen
Make yummy food waste fighting plant-based recipies!
Plant-based cookbook focused on authentic Mexican cuisine.
Cookbook - Dora's Table
An absolute OG sustainability read!
101 Ways to Go Zero Waste
Learn what's at stake.
The Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History
One of my most reccommended!
The All We Can Save Project
There doesn't have to be one outcome.
The Future We Choose: Surviving the Climate Crisis
Hopeful and full of solutions.
The Book - Project Regeneration
For those learning about environmental justice.
As Long as Grass Grows - Environmental Justice - Beacon Press
You're not alone.
A Field Guide to Climate Anxiety by Sarah Ray - Paper
Find your place.
Generation Dread: Purpose in Climate Crisis
Newsletters
This section includes newsletters that keep you up-to-date on the latest in climate and sustainability. Curated with insightful articles, updates, and tips, these subscriptions are a great way to stay informed without the overwhelm. Sign up for regul...
It’s like the tea spill of climate journalism.
HEATED | Emily Atkin | Substack
Quick, digestible, and consistent.
Newsletter - The Daily Climate
Centered around climate leadership from women and marginalized voices.
Newsletter Signup - The All We Can Save Project
A newsletter of grounded hope.
Not Too Late: Changing the Climate Story
Not exclusively climate-focused, but highlights global progress in science, sustainability, and human rights.
Future Crunch
If you want to understand the grid, climate bills, or EV incentives, this is your spot.
Volts | David Roberts | Substack
Provides brand spotlights, climate action tips, and community updates.
