Environment

'An extraordinary mastery of geopolitics, combining years on the ground in the most challenging places, a raw instinct for politics and a deep ethical concern for the world in the face of climate catastrophe. A masterpiece.' - RORY STEWART 'A powerful, passionate and utterly convincing book.' -...

Two world-renowned figures of contemporary politics come together to debate alternatives for the future: José "Pepe" Mujica, former President of Uruguay and an ex-guerrilla who acquired an international following for his message of sustainability and common sense, and Noam Chomsky, who revolutionized linguistics and has become a beacon for radical thinking around the world.

From the earliest times, respecting our interdependent relationship with nature has been the first step toward spirituality. Earth, air, fire, and water are the four elements worshiped in many indigenous cultures and celebrated in earth-based spiritualities such as Wicca. In The Earth Path...

In Beauty of the Beasts, Jo Wimpenny challenges our perceptions of 'good' species and sets the record straight about those we label 'pests', 'scavengers' and 'predators'. While it may be tempting to imagine a more pleasant world devoid of animals that scare and repulse us, Jo explains why losing them would devastate many ecosystems, encouraging all of us to appreciate these animals for what they are and the vital roles they fulfil for all life on Earth.

As climate action accelerates, carbon credits have become one of the most powerful tools for reducing global emissions. Yet few truly understand how these markets work. Understanding Carbon Credits breaks down the science, systems, and strategies behind carbon crediting in a way that’s clear, actionable, and insightful.

From the crystalline headwaters of the Rocky Mountains to its shocking demise in a foamy, polluted pit in the Sonoran Desert, the Colorado River's story is one of both epic beauty and profound loss. In this deeply personal and visually stunning narrative, acclaimed photographer and filmmaker Pete McBride sets out to document the lifeblood of the American West. What begins as an assignment close to his childhood home transforms into a twenty-year odyssey that will change him forever.

In ihrem neuen Hörbuch konfrontiert Claudia Kemfert uns mit den heute neu gestellten klimapolitischen Fragen und deckt auf, wo Mythen gefährliche Realitäten verschleiern. Sie zeigt, welche Technologien noch funktionieren könnten und wie der Gasausstieg Deutschland zum Technologie-Weltmarktführer macht – wenn uns die Zeit bleibt. Ein Hörbuch für alle, die sich der Illusion verweigern, dass es noch einfache Antworten gibt. Klima und Wirtschaft lassen sich nicht gegeneinander ausspielen.

Get started on your composting journey with this practical, accessible, and fun guide to reducing your waste—including this book when you finish reading! Composting is so much more than just transforming food into soil; it is deeply existential, radical, and soul-opening. And no, it's not just...

Harald Lesch und Axel Kleidon sind sauer: Ein ums andere Mal versuchen Verantwortliche in Politik und Wirtschaft so zu tun, als könne man die Gesetze der Natur einfach ignorieren. Deshalb sprechen die beiden Physiker hier Klartext: Die Natur verhandelt nicht, sie ist nicht Partei, sie lässt sich nicht vereinnahmen. Sie folgt auf der ganzen Erde denselben allgemeingültigen Gesetzen – und die müssen unsere Leitplanken sein beim Umgang mit dem Klimawandel. Sie erläutern daher hier noch einmal kurz und knapp, was effiziente Energienutzung bedeutet, warum Energie entwertet wird.

What does it mean to become rooted in the land? How can we become better relatives to our greatest teacher, the Earth? Becoming Rooted invites us to live out a deeply spiritual relationship with the whole community of creation and with Creator. Through meditations and ideas for reflection and action, Randy Woodley, an activist, author, scholar, and Cherokee descendant, recognized by the Keetoowah Band, guides us on a one-hundred-day journey to reconnect with the Earth.

Focused on the human dilemma of sin and redemptive grace, theology has considered the doctrine of creation to be mainly an overture to the main drama of human being`s relationship to God. What value does the natural world have within the framework of religious belief? The crisis of biodiversity in our day, when species are going extinct at more than 1,000 times the natural rate, renders this question acutely important.

In a world driven by constant consumption, choosing less can be a powerful act. Minimalism and Sustainable Consumption explores how simplifying what we own and being intentional about what we buy can lead to a more meaningful life—and a healthier planet. This book goes beyond decluttering trends to examine the deeper connection between consumer habits, environmental impact, and personal well-being.

The Green Kingdom is a walk through the living system beneath your feet. It’s not a gardening manual or a textbook. It’s a wake-up call. You’ll learn how plants breathe, fight, move without moving, and outsmart their predators. You’ll meet seeds that can wait a thousand years, vines that climb with purpose, fungi that carry messages between trees, and forests that remember. You’ll see why every bite of food, breath of air, and step you take still depends on a green machine quietly running in the background. This is how the world works.

“I go to Terry Tempest Williams for the reasons I go to Whitman and Thoreau: to recover a capacious spirit and to rejoin the urgent living world. She gives me something bigger than hope.”?Richard Powers, author of The Overstory From the visionary New York Times bestselling author, a...

California isn’t just a land of sunshine and scenic beauty—it’s a frontline for natural disasters. Survive the Season: California is your year-round preparedness guide for the three biggest threats to life, property, and peace of mind: wildfires, droughts, and floods. Written in clear, practical language, this book walks you through every stage of survival and recovery. Whether you're dealing with an encroaching wildfire, conserving water in a drought-prone community, or preparing for flash floods and atmospheric rivers, this guide has you covered.