I studied environmental science and have always been passionate about protecting my local ecosystems. As difficult as it can be to read about environmental issues, I still think its important to be knowledgeable. Most of these books are not heavy on ...
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A classic and completely revolutionized U.S food safety regulations. This one is heavy on the heart but an important read about immigration, unethical work environments, and public health concerns. Many topics are still relevant to today!
The Jungle by Upton Sinclair
A fun one! Follows the lives of 9 individuals and their relationships to trees and forests. Eventually their stories interconnect. A reminder of how powerful connection is!
The Overstory by Richard Powers
Hilarious, adventurous, and whole lot of shenanigans. 4 passionate environmentalist go to extremes. Some outdated problematic undertones. But still an interesting read
The Monkey Wrench Gang (Harper Perennial)
You have to read, it’s the best! Story told in the POV of a snowman. Dystopian, post apocalyptic novel where genetic engineering rules the world.
Oryx and Crake (MaddAddam Trilogy)
Really important read! The Gardeners are a green group that predict “the flood” is going to happen. It’s happening and who will survive?
The Year of the Flood (MaddAddam Trilogy)
Margaret Atwood does it again, this time it’s a man made plague. Survivors reflect on humanity’s past and access the future. Good humor and romance too!
MaddAddam: A Novel: Atwood, Margaret
Non-Fiction
The iconic book that led to the banning of DDT. Such an interesting read!
Silent Spring by Rachel Carson
Interesting read about how trees communicate in order to survive!
The Hidden Life of Trees by Peter Wohlleben
The only book you're going to need to read about fungi! Truly fascinating!
Entangled Life: How Fungi Make Our Worlds, Change Our Minds & Shape ...
Its a classic for a reason! Very beautiful!
Walden by Henry David Thoreau, Hardcover
So much to learn from this book! Such a beautiful perspective on our connection to earth and how we should take care of it!
Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer
An interesting quick read! Moss is so unappreciated for all that it contributes
Gathering Moss by Robin Wall Kimmerer
Robin Wall Kimmer always puts out the best work! Also a quick read.
The Serviceberry by Robin Wall Kimmerer
A short read but an interesting story of Leopold’s time in nature!
A Sand County Almanac by Aldo Leopold
So good! Different than her typical poetry, Mary Oliver surprised me with this one!
Upstream by Mary Oliver
Interesting and an important read but it does have its depressing moments
The Sixth Extinction (10th Anniversary Edition): An Unnatural History
