
In recognition of the increasing severity of the effects of climate change, the Library has curated a list of books and resources, that will inspire patrons of all ages to take action for a safer, greener and more sustainable future.
Don't forget to check out the Environmental Center on the 5th floor. The book collection there is a good place to start doing your green research, and the center's homepage has info on upcoming programs organized by the center's Program Manager.
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Green Reads for Climate Action
Check out these fiction and nonfiction titles for all ages. You'll get informed, and maybe moved to action.
Climate Action: Non-fiction
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On FireKlein, Naomi
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The Archipelago of HopeRaĭgorodet͡skiĭ, Gleb
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Anthropocene or Capitalocene?
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Soil Not OilShiva, Vandana
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The No-nonsense Guide to Degrowth and SustainabilityEllwood, Wayne
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Spiritual Ecology
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EcosocialismLöwy, Michael
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Mountains, Rivers, and the Great EarthWirth, Jason M.
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The Great DerangementGhosh, Amitav
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Spirituality And Ecology: Satish Kumar
Climate 2023: Kids Books
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The Coquies Still SingGonzález, Karina Nicole
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To Change A PlanetSoontornvat, Christina
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My Life at the BottomBondestam, Linda
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Maybe You MightFoxell, Imogen
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Our Planet!McAnulty, Stacy
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Dear Wild ChildNichols, Wallace J.
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The Biggest Little Farm
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One Small HopRosenberg, Madelyn
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The First Rule of Climate ClubFirestone, Carrie
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This Book Will Save the PlanetSigwalt, Dany
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Two DegreesGratz, Alan
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Climate Change on the BrinkKim, Carol
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2040
Climate 2023: Earth Mothers
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CoolGianturco, Paola
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Diet for A Small PlanetLappé, Frances Moore
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Wolf GirlMarkegard, Doniga
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Replenishing the EarthMaathai, Wangari
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Greta Thunberg
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Girls Who Green the WorldKapp, Diana
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The Book of HopeGoodall, Jane
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Rachel CarsonLear, Linda J.
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The Winona LaDuke ChroniclesLaDuke, Winona
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Greta ThunbergBlackwell, Geoff
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Gorillas in the MistFossey, Dian
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Reflections of EdenGaldikas, Biruté Marija Filomena
Digging Deep into Environmental Issues with eResources
For a deep dive into environmental topics, try the EBSCO’s GreenFILE database, which draws on the connections between the environment and a variety of disciplines such as agriculture, education, law, health and technology. Topics include global climate change, green building, pollution, sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, recycling and more. Find GreenFILE on the Articles and Databases page.
If documentaries are more your taste, log in to streaming video source, Kanopy (second down in the link), and do a search for Environmentalism or Climate Change.