Book Category: Climate Change Anxiety

In "Not the End of the World", data scientist Hannah Ritchie presents an optimistic perspective on environmental challenges, showing that significant progress is already being made toward sustainability. Contrary to the usual doomsday predictions, Ritchie uses data and practical advice to help readers understand what actions truly impact the planet,...

If you are wondering which issues to prioritize to save the planet, this book has the answers. The author, who is Lead Researcher at the highly-regarded website Our World in Data, brings an analytical approach to assessing which actions are the most critical to take right now. You will find that...

A leader among those working with climate despair, Britt Wray melds science and emotional insight to walk us down the pathway to hope. Rich with stories, her book is both readable and practical—a balm for those who have stared into the darkness and are seeking a realistic way through.

Inspired by Greta Thunberg and informed by Naomi Klein’s new book, On Fire, about the Green New Deal, Fonda has produced a readable, practical book filled with ideas for how each of us can make a difference before it’s too late.

If you are looking for ways to convince people that addressing climate change is urgent, or that it’s even real, this book is one of the best. Marshall shows how peer pressure, trusted communicators, social norms, and in-group loyalty can make a real difference.