Environment

The updated edition of a bestselling classic, with a new introduction from award-winning author Chris Hammer. Australia's major river system is collapsing. Parts of it are dying; parts of it are already dead. Australia's most significant river no longer reaches the sea. I look out into the dim autumn light and wonder once again how it has come to this . . . Join award-winning author Chris Hammer on a journey through Australia's largest river system, the Murray-Darling Basin.

Bloomsbury presents The Grid by Gretchen Bakke, read by Katherine Fenton One of Bill Gates's Favorite Books of 2016 A revelatory look at our national power grid--how it developed, its current flaws, and how it must be completely reimagined for our fast-approaching energy future. America's...

A fun-to-listen-to guide to ecological principles and environmental understanding Ecology For Dummies transforms intimidating concepts into an engaging walkthrough that supports academic success and environmental literacy. This accessible text covers everything from energy flow and nutrient...

Bloomsbury presents Waste by Brian Thill, read by Kevin Shen. Object Lessons is a series of short, beautifully designed books about the hidden lives of ordinary things. Though we try to imagine otherwise, waste is every object, plus time. Whatever else an object is, it’s also waste—or was...

A scathing investigation into the apocalyptic thinking of the Christian nationalists, tech-bro reactionaries, and populist survivalists who increasingly define the contemporary right—and a recipe for how to fight them. This program is read by the authors. As the planet burns and shared reality...

Bloomsbury presents Brought to You By: How Corporations Warped the Truth, Conned the Public, and Broke Democracy, written and read by Amy Westervelt. Recommended by BILL McKIBBEN on the EZRA KLEIN SHOW "A book that every citizen needs to read." —JILL ABRAMSON, author of Merchants of Truth A...

Connecting philosophical meditations with agricultural expertise, Seeding Hope urges us to reassess our relationships with ourselves, each other, and the vast living systems to which we belong—reminding us tht when we nurture the world around us, we nuture ourselves. In Seeding Hope, Jack...

Why There is No Climate Crisis uses science-based facts to reveal why, despite recent warming, there is no climate crisis. The cost of climate hysteria is high—climate anxiety is increasing, couples are putting off having children out of fear, and billions of dollars are being spent to eliminate carbon dioxide emissions. Those advocating a climate crisis often justify these costs by stating, "Scientists say there is a climate crisis."

The clean energy transition is already underway. Wind and solar now provide 30 percent of global electricity. Yet ambitious policy goals consistently miss their targets, projects face years of delays, and stakeholders remain frustrated by a system that seems designed to slow progress.

"A bold and glorious book . . . brilliantly crafted at the level of the sentence and image, adventurous in its forms and tones, and its themes—memory, love, loss, care, value—are as embracing and urgent as they come. It’s magnificent."—Robert Macfarlane, author of Is a River Alive? My...

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. Climate coverage often turns heat, flooding, drought, housing pressure, water shortages, and food-system disruption into one overwhelming story of crisis. Climate Stories Without Panic offers a clearer and more practical way to listen. Using a simple...

Green energy and renewables are heralded as the only way to mitigate our ever-worsening ecological crisis. But that’s not the whole story. In Bad Energy , award-winning journalist Joshua Frank argues that the green energy transition is driven not by an effort to save the planet but by profit incentives. We must stop burning fossil fuels if we have any hope of saving the planet, but the significant, haphazard expansion of green energy in recent years—from large solar projects to wind energy to mining for renewables—has destroyed communities and ecosystems.

In late March of 2014, death descended upon the community of Oso, Washington in the form of a massive landslide. Ten million cubic yards of dirt and mud crashed through homes, sweeping a 20-foot-high wall of debris before it and scouring the valley floor. In the cold rain of that morning, an...

Loving the North Woods is a chronicle of the difficult challenges that led to tremendous conservation achievements in the great North Woods of Maine. Focusing on the remarkable period of activity from 1990 to 2015, during which historic achievements in American conservation unfolded, it explores...

Being a game warden in Maine is not just a job, it’s a way of life. This honest and entertaining book by a twenty-two-year veteran of the service tells the story of America’s oldest game warden service. The stories told cover the risks wardens face dealing with poachers, rogue wildlife, and...

Along North Carolina's Outer Banks, where thousands of ships met their doom, the brave surfmen of the U.S. Life-Saving Service braved raging seas, defied death itself, and saved countless lives from certain disaster. This gripping book chronicles the extraordinary men of the U.S. Life-Saving...

In 1957, 6,000 scientists from 66 nations achieved the impossible: they erased political borders for 18 months to unlock Earth's greatest mysteries—and changed science forever. The International Geophysical Year (IGY) of 1957 marked humanity's first unified effort to understand our planet...

What if having better style meant buying less—not more? Fashion moves quickly. Trends change, collections multiply, and the pressure to constantly buy something new has become part of modern consumer culture. But a more thoughtful approach to fashion is possible. Eco-Friendly Fashion explores...

What if a simpler life could also be a more efficient one? Every device we use, application we run, and digital service we depend on consumes resources. At the same time, modern life often encourages us to accumulate more technology, more services, more consumption, and more complexity...

Uncover the biological networks sustaining Earth in this calming science and nature guide for beginners. Whether you are seeking a grounding escape during your morning commute or enjoying a relaxing walk, this accessible journey transforms ordinary spaces—from city streets to quiet...

Unlock the hidden world of botany with this nature science guide that reveals how tiny seeds transform into lush forests. Whether you are enjoying a peaceful morning commute or taking a mindful walk through a local park, this immersive journey turns everyday surroundings into a vibrant...

Uncover the awe-inspiring astronomy and hidden physics of our solar system during your next relaxing walk or commute. Perfect for satisfying your deep curiosity about the natural world, this jargon-free guide transforms complex astrophysics into an inviting, educational escape. Feel the...

Turn ocean anxiety into deep wonder with this calming marine biology guide exploring the magnificent drifting ecosystems. Perfect for a relaxing commute, this immersive audio journey replaces fear with profound respect for the animal kingdom's most translucent survivors. Float through sunlit...

Master the basics of environmental science and sustainability with a calming, practical guide to safe drinking water. Whether you are an eco-conscious homeowner curious about household plumbing or simply seeking an educational commute, this accessible breakdown demystifies the natural water...

Snow gums are the most beautiful trees on Earth. But they're vanishing quickly. In this stunning new book, bestselling author Anthony Sharwood and climate activist Anna Langford help us view Australia's unique high country with fresh eyes, show us what's being lost, what can be saved - and how...