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Some books recommended by our members to educate and experience all things climate and nature, accompanied by their brief thoughts.
Some books recommended by our members to educate and experience all things climate and nature, accompanied by their brief thoughts.
Excerpt from The Thanksgiving Address by the Iraquois people
Excerpt from The Thanksgiving Address by the Iraquois people
We have been given the duty to live in balance & harmony with each other and with all living things. We are thankful to Mother Earth for providing everything we need for life.
Now our minds are one.
For all of the waters of the world for nurturing life for all beings.
We honour and thank all the plant life we harvest for food, the grains, vegetables, beans and fruit from which ourselves and many living things draw strength. And for the herbs and for those who know how to use them as medicine to heal us.
We give thanks for the trees which provide shelter, shade, fruits and many other useful gifts. To the animals who walk about with us, and who have many things to teach us. And to the birds who greet the morning each day with their songs.
Now we turn to the sun which gives us light and warmth, and the moon and stars which light the nighttime sky.
Finally, we gather our minds to greet and thank all the enlightened teachers who have come to help us throughout the ages. When we forget how to live in harmony, they remind us of the way to live.
Now our minds are one.
The Thanksgiving Address embodies our relationship with the world. It reminds us every day that we have enough. Everything needed to sustain life is already here. Reciting The Thanksgiving Address leads us to an outlook of contentment and respect. It is a reminder that we humans are not in charge of the world. It is a credo for a culture of gratitude.
From the book Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer.
This Changes Everything: Capitalism versus the climate by Naomi Klein
It's not about carbon—it's about capitalism. The good news is that we can seize this crisis to transform our failed economic system and build something radically better
The Coming Wave by Mustapha Suleyman
The Coming Wave by Mustapha Suleyman
This is a story of 21st century technology, why it matters so much and what we can do to make it work for everyone.
How to Avoid a Climate Disaster by Bill Gates
Bill Gates sets out a wide-ranging, practical - and accessible - plan for how the world can get to zero greenhouse gas emissions in time to avoid a climate catastrophe. Urgent & authoritative
The Future We Choose by Christiana Figureres and Tom Rivett-Carnac
"A cautionary but optimistic book about the world's changing climate and the fate of humanity, from Christiana Figueres and Tom Rivett-Carnac—who led negotiations for the United Nations during the historic Paris Agreement of 2015. "
The Burning House by Shantigarbha
A Buddhist and former Extinction Rebellion member. 2021. The book deals with empathy, activism, interconnectedness, anger, grief and humour
The Dandelion Insurrection: Love and Revolution, Dandelion Trilogy #1, 2013 by Rivera Sun
A great fiction relating to democracy, insurrection, environmentalism and activism/revolution. Be kind, be connected, be unafraid. Somewhat over reaching prose in places, but kind of inevitable given the epic subject, and really a great and believable telling of what could be.
Under the Stars by Matt Gaw
Absolutely beautifully written and really thought provoking love letter to the night sky. Gives an angle on our impact on the natural world that is not often considered or discussed.
The Overstory by Richard Powers
A truly amazing story. Beautifully written and truly made me view the world differently. Compelling and awe inspiring. Wasn't sure what to make of the ending, but I think that's the point. There is no ending, only still and being and connecting and life.
The Wild Places by Robert MacFarlane
Absolutely inspirational and thought provoking wonder of a book. Beautiful, profound, poetic and moving prose that conveys so much sound scientific information while also connecting to a more spiritual feeling for all living things. Open your eyes to the wild all around you by reading this book. Absolutely mind expanding.
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