books for individuals and book groups
Many have found inspiration and ideas in books that address ecological responsibility, wisdom, and spirituality.
Plus, reading a book together can invigorate allies and promote colmmunal action for positive change.
Below is a carefully curated list of books you or your meeting may wish to read. Also, please feel free to suggest a related book on the "Propose A Resource" page.
Plus, reading a book together can invigorate allies and promote colmmunal action for positive change.
Below is a carefully curated list of books you or your meeting may wish to read. Also, please feel free to suggest a related book on the "Propose A Resource" page.
OVERVIEW/"BIG PICTURE" OF CLIMATE CHANGE
Designing Regenerative Cultures by Daniel Christian Wahl
Treeline: The Last Forest and the Future of Life on Earth by Ben Rawlence
An Inconvenient Sequel, by Al Gore
Excellent – an easy read with lots of graphics, yet covers the basics and inspires with great examples.
Our Biggest Experiment: An Epic History of the Climate Crisis by Alice Bell, 2021.
Wide-ranging and thoughtful. Includes contributions of women, indigenous, and people of color.
A Life on Our Planet: My Witness Statement and a Vision for the Future by Sir David Attenborough, 2020.
Covers a lot of environmental ground while featuring highlights of a remarkable life. A plea for change that includes success stories.
The Future We Choose: Surviving the Climate Crisis by C Figueres & T. Rivett-Carnac, 2020
The authors were in charge of the 2015 Paris climate agreement process. A short summary of where we are, strongest on visualizing what the future could look like if we do take action.
Speed and Scale: An Action Plan for Solving our Climate Crisis, by
SPIRITUAL CONNECTIONS
Our Planet by Fothergill, Scholey, & Pearce 2019
The accompaniment to Netflix's series, narrated by David Attenborough. More than just a beautiful coffee table book with many illustrations from the series. Lots of substance here in the form of global information, data summaries, and useful figures (e.g., the world's current and potential forests, the world's dead zones). Very readable.
Warmth: Coming of Age at the End of Our World by Daniel Sherrell, 2021.
Young climate activist Sherrell writes to his future child, should he choose to have one, about the overwhelmingness of what he calls The Problem that his generation was born into. How do we cope? Excellent psychology. Riveting, powerful, cathartic, and beautifully written.
Church of the Wild: How Nature Invites Us into the Sacred, by Victoria Loorz, 2021
With an ecospiritual lens on biblical narratives and a fresh look at a community larger than our own species, Church of the Wild uncovers the wild roots of faith and helps us deepen our commitment to a suffering earth by falling in love with it—and calling it church. Through mystical encounters with wild deer, whispers from a scrubby oak tree, wordless conversation with a cougar, and more, Loorz helps us connect to a love that literally holds the world together--a love that calls us into communion with all creatures.
No One Is Too Small to Make a Difference by Thunberg, Greta. 2019.
A short collection of her inspiring talks. Excellent, motivational. Nesbit, Jeff. 2018. This is the Way the World Ends: How Droughts, and Die-Offs, Heat Waves and Hurricanes Are Converging on America. Covers a lot of scary ground, includes interviews.
A Quaker Ecology by Cherice Bock, 2022
A call to action for Friends in the U.S. to revisit the practices and history of the Religious Society of Friends, recognizing the ways we have been complicit in unjust land acquisition, natural resource depletion, the intersecting injustices surrounding environmental racism, classism, and gender disparities, and the impacts of globalization. This book offers a series of meditations on the Quaker ecology, both internally in our denomination as well as in our connections to the world around us.Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants by Robin Wall Kimmerer, 2015
The author is both a botanist and professor of plant ecology as well as a Potawatomi woman who has learned from her culture that indigenous peoples consider plants and animals to be our oldest teachers. Robin Wall Kimmerer brings these two lenses of knowing together to reveal what it means to see humans as "the younger brothers of creation". As she explores these themes, she circles toward a central argument: The awakening of a wider ecological consciousness requires the acknowledgement and celebration of our reciprocal relationship with the world. Once we begin to listen for the languages of other beings, we can begin to understand the innumerable life-giving gifts the world provides us and learn to offer our thanks, our care, and our own gifts in return.
Rewilding: Meditations, Practices, and Skills for Awakening in Nature by Micah Mortali, 2019.
This author invites us to shed the effects of over-civilization and explore an inner wisdom that is primal, ancient, and profound. Whether you live in the middle of a city or alongside the woods, the insights and practices on these pages will bring you home to your wild, wise, and alive self.
The Planet You Inherit: Letters to my Grandchildren when Uncertainty's a Sure Thing, by Larry L. Rasmussen, 2022
The author writes to his grandchildren from the vantage point of two generations. As a grandfather invested in a green earth and climate justice as well as a scholar of faith-based earth ethics, Rasmussen bridges this gap between generations to write to the future about climate change, global citizenship, democracy, and legacy. He explores the large questions of justice, meaning, and faith, encouraging us to speak to and look to the future generation and their future world.
Christianity and Ecology: Seeking the Wellbeing of Earth and Humans by by Dieter T. Hessel and Rosemary Radford Ruether
This collaborative volume, the third in the series on religions of the world and the environment, announces that an ecological reformation, an eco-justice reorientation of Christian theology and ethics, is prominent on the ecumenical agenda. The authors explore problematic themes that contribute to ecological neglect or abuse and offer constructive insight into and responsive imperatives for ecologically just and socially responsible living.
Nothing Lowly in the Universe by Jennie M. Ratcliffe, 2019
The author is a Friend who was the Henry J. Cadbury Scholar at Pendle Hill in 2006, where she began working on Nothing Lowly in the Universe. This wide-ranging and comprehensive analysis of the interconnected scientific, technological, economic, religious, and psychological causes of our predicament is based on decades of experience as an envronmental research scientist.
She concludes that the ecological crisis is, at its heart, a spiritual and moral crisis. Drawing primarily on Quaker testimonies and on Ghandian, Buddhist, and other wisdom traditions, and the work of Thomas Berry and others, Ratcliffe explores the underlying principles by which we can radically transform our ways of life. The principles of integrity, reciprocity, nonviolence, simplicity, and equality, rooted in a realization of the unity and interdependence of the whole earth community, are the foundation of an integral deep ecology, deep economy, and deep peace. Far from being utopian, the practices she offers are spiritually-grounded and offer transformational paths to the long-term sustainability of a more just and peaceable world.
SCIENCE, ORGANIZATIONS, AND IDEOLOGIES
Angry Weather: Heat Waves, Floods, Storms, & the New Science of Climate Change by Friederike Otto, 2019.
All about climate change attribution science, from an Oxford scientist who co-led its development. She and a few colleagues have been doing this work for free. Very clear. Quote: "People who profit from a system often don't want to change it; rich states and fossil fuelexporting countries benefit from fossil fuels. They say the right things and then prevent necessary measures from being taken. This is one of the main problems with climate negotiations."
Youth to Power by Jamie Margolin, 2020
A young activist tells it like it is for young activists - impressive. What to do to fight the climate crisis, and how to overcome the barriers. Much of it is applicable to any activist. Inspiring and practical. Contributions from Al Gore, McKibben, Ken Burns and others.
Choked: Life and Breath in the Age of Air Polution by Beth Gardiner, 2019
A moving, up-close look at the human toll of air pollution and the seven million people it kills prematurely each year. Great coverage of Dieselgate, which involved many cheating auto manufacturers, not just Volkswagen. India's smog is unimaginable – significantly worse than China's. Introduces us to the scientists who have transformed our understanding of pollution’s effects on the body, and the ordinary people fighting for a cleaner future.
Rising: Despatches from the New American Shore by Elizabeth Rush, 2018.
What to do when your house is in a flood zone during this era of rising sea levels? What happens to your neighborhood? And how does socioeconomic status influence the outcomes? (Hint: quite a bit.) Rush focuses on the poor and middle class, in a poetic elegy on environmental injustice and (sometimes) resilience. But the human stories resonate most powerfully. Includes the challenges of getting these interviews.
Climate Action Planning: A Guide to Creating Low-Carbon, Resilient Communities by Boswell, Greve, & Seale
This book lays out all the local climate action steps in detail, with lots of real-life examples from small to large cities across the US. That includes greenhouse gas inventories and climate action plans, community engagement, financing, and implementation.
Where the Water Goes: Life and Death Along the Colorado River by David Owen, 2017
A comprehensive review of water history in the western United States. The water problems in the west can seem tantalizingly easy to solve: turn off the fountains at the Bellagio, stop selling hay to China, ban golf, cut down the almond trees, for example. But a closer look reveals a vast man-made ecosystem that is far more complex and more interesting than the headlines let on. The story this book tells is crucial to our future: how a patchwork of engineering marvels, byzantine legal agreements, aging infrastructure, and neighborly cooperation enables life to flourish in the desert —and the disastrous consequences we face when any part of this tenuous system fails.
The Insect Crisis by Oliver Milman, 2022.
Magnificent and well written, but depressing. Thoroughly covers the research showing serious declines for many insects, and how devastating is for all life on earth. Insects run the planet… pollination is just one prime example. Good summary of the solutions: change agriculture, less pesticide use, more cover cropping, more hedgerows and “weeds,” etc. Neonicotinoids are hugely problematic and often minimally helpful to farmers.
Silent Earth: Averting the Insect Apocalypse by Dave Goulson, 2022
Covers the same ground as Milmn's book, above, but also outstanding and highly recommended. More focused on the UK than Milman’s book.
Speed & Scale: An Action Plan for Solving Our Climate Crisis by John Doerr, 2022
From a venture capitalist who funded Google and other big tech startups, including the solar giant Enphase. (My solar panels use Enphase.) Quantifies what a climate action plan must aim for with different sectors, with a focus on venture capitalist funding. Features behind-the-scenes stories from other cleantech leaders.
SPECIFIC AREAS OF INTEREST
The Brilliant Abyss: Exploring the Majestic Hidden Life of the Deep Ocean by Helen Scales, 2022
Absolutely beautifully, eloquently and passionately written, the author succeeds in bringing to life the majesty and mystery of an alien realm that nonetheless sustains us, while urgently making clear the price we could pay if it is further disrupted. The book is at once a revelation and a clarion call to preserve this vast unseen world.
Plastic: A Toxic Love Story by Susan Freinkel, 2011
Thorough, thoughtful, and beautifully written. From the early history, the good, the bad, and the ugly. "Extended Producer Responsibility" is critical to "green" this commodity in all its many forms. Interesting fact: Sometimes petroleum-based plastic is biodegradable and plant-based forms aren't. A bit dated, but it stays for a while longer.
Carbon Criminals, Climate Crimes by Ron Kramer, 2020
Provides the criminology context for corporations' and governments' misinformation campaigns and failure to act. Thoroughly documented.
Windfall: The Booming Business of Global Warming by McKenzie Funk, 2014
By letting climate change continue unchecked, we are choosing to adapt to a warming world. Adaptation will benefit some, but much of the planet will suffer. McKenzie Funk has investigated both sides of this dilemma, and what he has found will shock us all. Fascinating examples. Highly recommended.
Junkyard Planet: Travels in the Billion-Dollar Trash Trade by Adam Minter, 2015
The recycling side of sustainability. Well done, and global indeed in scope.
Secondhand by Adam Minter, 2019.
Again, really impressive - global reuse markets rather than recycling. Fascinating, with many unexpected twists as Minter digs deep into where used stuff goes. Goodwill is just the beginning, and how. More important for sustainability than recycling, with "reduce" being the prime directive, of course!
Can I Recycle This? A Guide to Better Recycling (And How to Reduce Single-Use Plastics) by Jennie Romer, 2021. . Valuable info about what can be recycled, what can’t, and why. A theme throughout is the need to reduce single-use plastics, and how to go about that.
Perilous Bounty: The Looming Collapse of American Farming and How We Can Prevent It by Tom Philpott, 2020
The author is a food politics commentator and farmer-turned journalist. He explores and exposes the handful of seed and pesticide corporations, investment funds and magnates who benefit from the trends that imperil us. This is an unsettling journey into the United States' disaster-bound food systems and an exploration of possible solutions.
Bikenomics: How Bicycling can Save the Economy by Elly Blue, 2016
A real eye-opener. Adding bicycling infrastructure bring all sorts of *economic* benefits along with better health and (obviously) climate action benefits. Well-researched, inspiring, good examples.
SCIENCE FICTION
The Ministry for the Future by Kim Stanley Robinson, 2020
The famed science fiction author produces a hybrid – a novel that reads like nonfiction in many places, with lots of solid facts. This is very near-term climate fiction, featuring realistic setbacks, on a global scale. If the potential solutions involve excessive geo-engineering, well, we may come to that if safer climate rescues never gain enough political traction. Lots on the critical economics, yet the human drama works too.
The 2084 Report by James Powell, 2020
Another fictional work that includes lots of climate facts, and it's absolutely riveting. An all-too-real oral history of earth's gradual descent into dystopia, with firstperson accounts of floods, fires, droughts, water wars, and climate refugees with nowhere to go. The author comes out awfully strong for nuclear at the end, and not enough for renewables, I think, but that's a minor quibble.
Designing Regenerative Cultures by Daniel Christian Wahl
Treeline: The Last Forest and the Future of Life on Earth by Ben Rawlence
An Inconvenient Sequel, by Al Gore
Excellent – an easy read with lots of graphics, yet covers the basics and inspires with great examples.
Our Biggest Experiment: An Epic History of the Climate Crisis by Alice Bell, 2021.
Wide-ranging and thoughtful. Includes contributions of women, indigenous, and people of color.
A Life on Our Planet: My Witness Statement and a Vision for the Future by Sir David Attenborough, 2020.
Covers a lot of environmental ground while featuring highlights of a remarkable life. A plea for change that includes success stories.
The Future We Choose: Surviving the Climate Crisis by C Figueres & T. Rivett-Carnac, 2020
The authors were in charge of the 2015 Paris climate agreement process. A short summary of where we are, strongest on visualizing what the future could look like if we do take action.
Speed and Scale: An Action Plan for Solving our Climate Crisis, by
SPIRITUAL CONNECTIONS
Our Planet by Fothergill, Scholey, & Pearce 2019
The accompaniment to Netflix's series, narrated by David Attenborough. More than just a beautiful coffee table book with many illustrations from the series. Lots of substance here in the form of global information, data summaries, and useful figures (e.g., the world's current and potential forests, the world's dead zones). Very readable.
Warmth: Coming of Age at the End of Our World by Daniel Sherrell, 2021.
Young climate activist Sherrell writes to his future child, should he choose to have one, about the overwhelmingness of what he calls The Problem that his generation was born into. How do we cope? Excellent psychology. Riveting, powerful, cathartic, and beautifully written.
Church of the Wild: How Nature Invites Us into the Sacred, by Victoria Loorz, 2021
With an ecospiritual lens on biblical narratives and a fresh look at a community larger than our own species, Church of the Wild uncovers the wild roots of faith and helps us deepen our commitment to a suffering earth by falling in love with it—and calling it church. Through mystical encounters with wild deer, whispers from a scrubby oak tree, wordless conversation with a cougar, and more, Loorz helps us connect to a love that literally holds the world together--a love that calls us into communion with all creatures.
No One Is Too Small to Make a Difference by Thunberg, Greta. 2019.
A short collection of her inspiring talks. Excellent, motivational. Nesbit, Jeff. 2018. This is the Way the World Ends: How Droughts, and Die-Offs, Heat Waves and Hurricanes Are Converging on America. Covers a lot of scary ground, includes interviews.
A Quaker Ecology by Cherice Bock, 2022
A call to action for Friends in the U.S. to revisit the practices and history of the Religious Society of Friends, recognizing the ways we have been complicit in unjust land acquisition, natural resource depletion, the intersecting injustices surrounding environmental racism, classism, and gender disparities, and the impacts of globalization. This book offers a series of meditations on the Quaker ecology, both internally in our denomination as well as in our connections to the world around us.Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants by Robin Wall Kimmerer, 2015
The author is both a botanist and professor of plant ecology as well as a Potawatomi woman who has learned from her culture that indigenous peoples consider plants and animals to be our oldest teachers. Robin Wall Kimmerer brings these two lenses of knowing together to reveal what it means to see humans as "the younger brothers of creation". As she explores these themes, she circles toward a central argument: The awakening of a wider ecological consciousness requires the acknowledgement and celebration of our reciprocal relationship with the world. Once we begin to listen for the languages of other beings, we can begin to understand the innumerable life-giving gifts the world provides us and learn to offer our thanks, our care, and our own gifts in return.
Rewilding: Meditations, Practices, and Skills for Awakening in Nature by Micah Mortali, 2019.
This author invites us to shed the effects of over-civilization and explore an inner wisdom that is primal, ancient, and profound. Whether you live in the middle of a city or alongside the woods, the insights and practices on these pages will bring you home to your wild, wise, and alive self.
The Planet You Inherit: Letters to my Grandchildren when Uncertainty's a Sure Thing, by Larry L. Rasmussen, 2022
The author writes to his grandchildren from the vantage point of two generations. As a grandfather invested in a green earth and climate justice as well as a scholar of faith-based earth ethics, Rasmussen bridges this gap between generations to write to the future about climate change, global citizenship, democracy, and legacy. He explores the large questions of justice, meaning, and faith, encouraging us to speak to and look to the future generation and their future world.
Christianity and Ecology: Seeking the Wellbeing of Earth and Humans by by Dieter T. Hessel and Rosemary Radford Ruether
This collaborative volume, the third in the series on religions of the world and the environment, announces that an ecological reformation, an eco-justice reorientation of Christian theology and ethics, is prominent on the ecumenical agenda. The authors explore problematic themes that contribute to ecological neglect or abuse and offer constructive insight into and responsive imperatives for ecologically just and socially responsible living.
Nothing Lowly in the Universe by Jennie M. Ratcliffe, 2019
The author is a Friend who was the Henry J. Cadbury Scholar at Pendle Hill in 2006, where she began working on Nothing Lowly in the Universe. This wide-ranging and comprehensive analysis of the interconnected scientific, technological, economic, religious, and psychological causes of our predicament is based on decades of experience as an envronmental research scientist.
She concludes that the ecological crisis is, at its heart, a spiritual and moral crisis. Drawing primarily on Quaker testimonies and on Ghandian, Buddhist, and other wisdom traditions, and the work of Thomas Berry and others, Ratcliffe explores the underlying principles by which we can radically transform our ways of life. The principles of integrity, reciprocity, nonviolence, simplicity, and equality, rooted in a realization of the unity and interdependence of the whole earth community, are the foundation of an integral deep ecology, deep economy, and deep peace. Far from being utopian, the practices she offers are spiritually-grounded and offer transformational paths to the long-term sustainability of a more just and peaceable world.
SCIENCE, ORGANIZATIONS, AND IDEOLOGIES
Angry Weather: Heat Waves, Floods, Storms, & the New Science of Climate Change by Friederike Otto, 2019.
All about climate change attribution science, from an Oxford scientist who co-led its development. She and a few colleagues have been doing this work for free. Very clear. Quote: "People who profit from a system often don't want to change it; rich states and fossil fuelexporting countries benefit from fossil fuels. They say the right things and then prevent necessary measures from being taken. This is one of the main problems with climate negotiations."
Youth to Power by Jamie Margolin, 2020
A young activist tells it like it is for young activists - impressive. What to do to fight the climate crisis, and how to overcome the barriers. Much of it is applicable to any activist. Inspiring and practical. Contributions from Al Gore, McKibben, Ken Burns and others.
Choked: Life and Breath in the Age of Air Polution by Beth Gardiner, 2019
A moving, up-close look at the human toll of air pollution and the seven million people it kills prematurely each year. Great coverage of Dieselgate, which involved many cheating auto manufacturers, not just Volkswagen. India's smog is unimaginable – significantly worse than China's. Introduces us to the scientists who have transformed our understanding of pollution’s effects on the body, and the ordinary people fighting for a cleaner future.
Rising: Despatches from the New American Shore by Elizabeth Rush, 2018.
What to do when your house is in a flood zone during this era of rising sea levels? What happens to your neighborhood? And how does socioeconomic status influence the outcomes? (Hint: quite a bit.) Rush focuses on the poor and middle class, in a poetic elegy on environmental injustice and (sometimes) resilience. But the human stories resonate most powerfully. Includes the challenges of getting these interviews.
Climate Action Planning: A Guide to Creating Low-Carbon, Resilient Communities by Boswell, Greve, & Seale
This book lays out all the local climate action steps in detail, with lots of real-life examples from small to large cities across the US. That includes greenhouse gas inventories and climate action plans, community engagement, financing, and implementation.
Where the Water Goes: Life and Death Along the Colorado River by David Owen, 2017
A comprehensive review of water history in the western United States. The water problems in the west can seem tantalizingly easy to solve: turn off the fountains at the Bellagio, stop selling hay to China, ban golf, cut down the almond trees, for example. But a closer look reveals a vast man-made ecosystem that is far more complex and more interesting than the headlines let on. The story this book tells is crucial to our future: how a patchwork of engineering marvels, byzantine legal agreements, aging infrastructure, and neighborly cooperation enables life to flourish in the desert —and the disastrous consequences we face when any part of this tenuous system fails.
The Insect Crisis by Oliver Milman, 2022.
Magnificent and well written, but depressing. Thoroughly covers the research showing serious declines for many insects, and how devastating is for all life on earth. Insects run the planet… pollination is just one prime example. Good summary of the solutions: change agriculture, less pesticide use, more cover cropping, more hedgerows and “weeds,” etc. Neonicotinoids are hugely problematic and often minimally helpful to farmers.
Silent Earth: Averting the Insect Apocalypse by Dave Goulson, 2022
Covers the same ground as Milmn's book, above, but also outstanding and highly recommended. More focused on the UK than Milman’s book.
Speed & Scale: An Action Plan for Solving Our Climate Crisis by John Doerr, 2022
From a venture capitalist who funded Google and other big tech startups, including the solar giant Enphase. (My solar panels use Enphase.) Quantifies what a climate action plan must aim for with different sectors, with a focus on venture capitalist funding. Features behind-the-scenes stories from other cleantech leaders.
SPECIFIC AREAS OF INTEREST
The Brilliant Abyss: Exploring the Majestic Hidden Life of the Deep Ocean by Helen Scales, 2022
Absolutely beautifully, eloquently and passionately written, the author succeeds in bringing to life the majesty and mystery of an alien realm that nonetheless sustains us, while urgently making clear the price we could pay if it is further disrupted. The book is at once a revelation and a clarion call to preserve this vast unseen world.
Plastic: A Toxic Love Story by Susan Freinkel, 2011
Thorough, thoughtful, and beautifully written. From the early history, the good, the bad, and the ugly. "Extended Producer Responsibility" is critical to "green" this commodity in all its many forms. Interesting fact: Sometimes petroleum-based plastic is biodegradable and plant-based forms aren't. A bit dated, but it stays for a while longer.
Carbon Criminals, Climate Crimes by Ron Kramer, 2020
Provides the criminology context for corporations' and governments' misinformation campaigns and failure to act. Thoroughly documented.
Windfall: The Booming Business of Global Warming by McKenzie Funk, 2014
By letting climate change continue unchecked, we are choosing to adapt to a warming world. Adaptation will benefit some, but much of the planet will suffer. McKenzie Funk has investigated both sides of this dilemma, and what he has found will shock us all. Fascinating examples. Highly recommended.
Junkyard Planet: Travels in the Billion-Dollar Trash Trade by Adam Minter, 2015
The recycling side of sustainability. Well done, and global indeed in scope.
Secondhand by Adam Minter, 2019.
Again, really impressive - global reuse markets rather than recycling. Fascinating, with many unexpected twists as Minter digs deep into where used stuff goes. Goodwill is just the beginning, and how. More important for sustainability than recycling, with "reduce" being the prime directive, of course!
Can I Recycle This? A Guide to Better Recycling (And How to Reduce Single-Use Plastics) by Jennie Romer, 2021. . Valuable info about what can be recycled, what can’t, and why. A theme throughout is the need to reduce single-use plastics, and how to go about that.
Perilous Bounty: The Looming Collapse of American Farming and How We Can Prevent It by Tom Philpott, 2020
The author is a food politics commentator and farmer-turned journalist. He explores and exposes the handful of seed and pesticide corporations, investment funds and magnates who benefit from the trends that imperil us. This is an unsettling journey into the United States' disaster-bound food systems and an exploration of possible solutions.
Bikenomics: How Bicycling can Save the Economy by Elly Blue, 2016
A real eye-opener. Adding bicycling infrastructure bring all sorts of *economic* benefits along with better health and (obviously) climate action benefits. Well-researched, inspiring, good examples.
SCIENCE FICTION
The Ministry for the Future by Kim Stanley Robinson, 2020
The famed science fiction author produces a hybrid – a novel that reads like nonfiction in many places, with lots of solid facts. This is very near-term climate fiction, featuring realistic setbacks, on a global scale. If the potential solutions involve excessive geo-engineering, well, we may come to that if safer climate rescues never gain enough political traction. Lots on the critical economics, yet the human drama works too.
The 2084 Report by James Powell, 2020
Another fictional work that includes lots of climate facts, and it's absolutely riveting. An all-too-real oral history of earth's gradual descent into dystopia, with firstperson accounts of floods, fires, droughts, water wars, and climate refugees with nowhere to go. The author comes out awfully strong for nuclear at the end, and not enough for renewables, I think, but that's a minor quibble.