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Dive into the literary world of Greta Thunberg, Climate Activist.

Greta Thunberg is a globally recognized environmental activist from Sweden, known for her straightforward speaking manner and her unwavering commitment to combating climate change. Born in 2003, Greta first gained international attention in 2018 when she started skipping school to protest outside the Swedish parliament, holding a sign that read "School Strike for Climate." Her solitary protest sparked a global movement, Fridays for Future, where students around the world skipped school to demand action on climate change from their governments. Greta has since spoken at high-profile events, including the United Nations Climate Change Conference and the World Economic Forum in Davos, advocating for urgent action based on existing scientific evidence.

❝I want you to act as if our house is on fire, because it is.❞ — Greta Thunberg

While Greta Thunberg's activism is her most visible attribute, she also underscores the importance of education and the role of reading in informing oneself about climate issues. Greta is known to be well-read on environmental topics, grounding her arguments in scientific research and literature. She emphasizes the need for comprehensive climate education as a fundamental part of fostering an informed and engaged populace capable of advocating for sustainable policies and practices.

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Greta Thunberg's Favorite Books

Last Updated: June 2024

This Changes Everything: Capitalism vs. The Climate

Naomi Klein argues that the climate crisis cannot be addressed without fundamentally transforming the global economic system, critiquing current capitalist structures that prioritize profit over environmental and social stability.

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Everything Under the Sun: Toward a Brighter Future on a Small Blue Planet

David Suzuki and Ian Hanington discuss practical solutions for global environmental challenges, advocating for a sustainable approach to living on our increasingly strained planet.

On Fire: The (Burning) Case for a Green New Deal

Naomi Klein argues passionately for the Green New Deal as an essential policy framework to address the climate crisis, economic inequality, and systemic injustice, urging a radical transformation of society and the economy.

Oh She Glows Every Day: Quick and Simply Satisfying Plant-based Recipes: A Cookbook

Angela Liddon offers a collection of easy-to-prepare vegan recipes designed to fit into a busy lifestyle, proving that plant-based eating can be efficient, delicious, and sustainable.

Zero Waste Home: The Ultimate Guide to Simplifying Your Life

Bea Johnson shares insights and tips on reducing household waste to zero, offering advice on minimalist living that promotes environmental sustainability and a lower cost of living.

Trash Talk: Moving Toward a Zero-Waste World

Monica Kulling explores the problems associated with trash and pollution, particularly focusing on the initiatives and innovative ideas being implemented globally to achieve zero waste.

The Zero-Waste Lifestyle: Live Well by Throwing Away Less

Amy Korst guides readers through a practical approach to waste reduction, providing strategies for recycling, reusing, and reducing consumption to create a cleaner, simpler lifestyle.

The Hard Work of Hope: Climate Change in the Age of Trump

This work examines the challenges and obstacles to combating climate change under the Trump administration, focusing on the resilience and persistence required to maintain hope and progress in a politically adverse environment.

Anthropocene

This work explores the concept of the Anthropocene, a proposed geological epoch that marks the significant impact humans have had on the Earth's geology and ecosystems, providing insights into how our actions reshape the planet.

An Inconvenient Truth: The Crisis of Global Warming

Al Gore's groundbreaking book accompanies his documentary film, detailing the facts of climate change and its impacts, and calling for immediate action to address this global crisis.

Just Cool It!: The Climate Crisis and What We Can Do - A Post-Paris Agreement Game Plan

David Suzuki and Ian Hanington outline actionable strategies to combat climate change following the Paris Agreement, focusing on both policy changes and individual actions to mitigate the crisis.

American War: A Novel

Omar El Akkad's speculative fiction novel depicts a dystopian future where climate change and political divisions lead to a second American Civil War, exploring themes of loyalty, survival, and the impacts of environmental catastrophe.

Climate of Hope: How Cities, Businesses, and Citizens Can Save the Planet

Michael Bloomberg and Carl Pope present a forward-thinking exploration of how innovative actions and policies at the local and business levels can lead to significant environmental improvements, offering a practical and optimistic roadmap for tackling climate change.

The Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History

Elizabeth Kolbert's Pulitzer-winning work details the ongoing mass extinction caused by human activity, comparing it to past extinction events.

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Liv B's Vegan on a Budget: 112 Inspired and Effortless Plant-Based Recipes

Olivia Biermann offers delicious and affordable vegan recipes that emphasize ease and speed, making plant-based eating accessible and enjoyable without breaking the bank.

The Oh She Glows Cookbook: Over 100 Vegan Recipes to Glow from the Inside Out

Angela Liddon presents a range of mouthwatering vegan recipes that focus on vitality and wellness, encouraging readers to explore how a plant-based diet can improve health and energy.

The Overstory: A Novel

Richard Powers weaves together the interconnected lives of nine characters and their relationships to trees and nature, in a sweeping epic that explores the profound connection between humans and the natural world.

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The Death and Life of the Great Lakes

Dan Egan provides an engaging and comprehensive exploration of the ecological challenges and recovery efforts of the Great Lakes, detailing how invasive species and pollution have impacted these critical water bodies.

The Big Picture: Reflections on Science, Humanity, and a Quickly Changing Planet

David Suzuki and Dave Robert Taylor provide a compelling look at environmental and scientific issues facing our planet, urging a shift in how we think about and address ecological crises.

The China Study: Revised and Expanded Edition: The Most Comprehensive Study of Nutrition Ever Conducted and the Startling Implications for Diet, Weight Loss, and Long-Term Health

T. Colin Campbell and Thomas M. Campbell present findings from one of the most comprehensive nutritional studies ever conducted, linking Western diet habits to chronic diseases and advocating for a whole-food, plant-based diet as a means to improve overall health.

Earth Then and Now: Amazing Images of Our Changing World

Fred Pearce presents a compelling visual comparison of historical and contemporary photographs that document significant changes in the environment and urban landscapes, highlighting the dramatic transformations brought about by human activity and natural processes.

Generation Green: The Ultimate Teen Guide to Living an Eco-Friendly Life

Linda Sivertsen and Tosh Sivertsen offer practical advice and tips tailored for teenagers who want to live a more environmentally friendly lifestyle, covering everything from daily habits to bigger actions that can contribute to sustainability.

The Ends of the World: Volcanic Apocalypses, Lethal Oceans, and Our Quest to Understand Earth's Past Mass Extinctions

Peter Brannen explores the history of Earth's major extinction events through geological and paleontological research, revealing what these ancient events can teach us about our future on the planet.