When you imagine the winter holidays, you might think of gathering with people you love, favorite foods, or colorful lights. You probably don’t think of curling up with a good book on climate change. You definitely don’t think about gifting your loved ones the latest treatise on how we’re all doomed. But what if there was some good news about the […]
Young people are experiencing climate change to a greater extent than any previous generation. It’s hard to imagine what the climate will be like when they are senior adults. Although this is a very daunting topic, the adults of tomorrow must understand climate change causes, challenges, and solutions. Fortunately, there are numerous children’s books exploring the topic. If you’re looking […]
We have a big problem with metal recycling in the United States. Metal is easy to recycle, but so many people don’t know where to recycle it. So instead, metal ends up in garbage cans, on the side of the road, and in the ocean. Did you know that only 45% of aluminum beverage cans are recycled in the United […]
Plastic is one of the most pressing environmental problems we face today. It’s a factor in climate change and the primary culprit in forming the garbage gyres polluting the ocean. Microplastics bioaccumulate, presenting a looming threat whose impacts on human health remain unknown – which makes it especially scary for parents of small children. As individuals, we can try to […]
Yoram Bauman is the world’s only standup economist as well as co-author, with illustrator Grady Klein, of the second edition of The Cartoon Introduction to Climate Change. He also co-created cartoon introductions to economics, calculus, and digital ethics. Climate change is profoundly serious and becomes more disturbing with every report of extreme weather and record-breaking heat domes. But The Cartoon […]
They say the popularity of zombie movies is linked to a growing unease with the state of the world. But some authors are addressing the problem more directly. The term “cli-fi” was coined around 2006 by journalist Dan Bloom to refer to any work of fiction in which climate change and its effects are central to the plot. As genres […]
Whether you’re vacationing, on a school break, or just kicking back in the yard, warm weather and a good book go hand-in-hand. We’ve rounded up a dozen Earth-focused books that offer instruction, inspiration, and engaging stories to add to your summer reading list. Earth911 teams up with affiliate marketing partners to help fund our Recycling Directory. If you purchase an item through […]
Summer break from school is nearly upon us! It’s time for library summer reading challenges and lazy days in the shade reading a book with the kiddos. It’s also a great time for helping your children connect with the beauty of nature and learn about how our planet works. These eco-themed books focus on kindness to the environment and learning […]
If you have an old hardback book that you no longer want and are unable to donate, remove the cover before sending the paper pages for recycling. But recycling books should always be a last resort. The best thing to do with books you don’t want anymore is to give them away so others can read them. A variety of […]
The sharing economy has grown significantly in recent years with everything from ride-sharing and bike-sharing programs to community tool libraries cropping up across the country. Participants in this new economy choose to buy less and consequently produce less waste, while at the same time engaging with their communities. Libraries are a centuries-old example of the sharing economy, but since 2009, […]