17 Empowering Earth Month Reads for Kids Grounded in real science, these picture books will spark wonder—sans climate anxiety By Katie O'Reilly April 23, 2026 In this story: books, Kids' Corner, earth day
We Mindlessly Interact With Plants Every Day. Here’s How to Do It Intentionally. Ben Goulet-Scott and Jacob S. Suissa offer 101 ways to rediscover the familiar with “Let’s Botanize!” By McKenna Sweet April 5, 2026 In this story: books, science, Gee Whiz, climate change
A “Call to Action” in the Fight Against Plastic Pollution According to the new book "The Problem With Plastic," collective action is key to solving the plastic crisis By Dana Drugmand January 4, 2026 In this story: plastic, books, climate change
4 Must-Read Books for Winter These stories invite us to see a world in crisis—and our role in it—differently By Lindsey Botts , Jonathan Hahn , Wendy Becktold , Conor Mihell December 17, 2025 In this story: books, climate change
What's in Store for American Deserts? Kyle Paoletta's book "American Oasis" charts the shifting sands of the US By Sara Hashemi April 27, 2025 In this story: books, urban planning
Ocean Soundscapes Are Real. Are We Ready to Listen? Amorina Kingdon's book "Sing Like a Fish" shatters the illusion of underwater silence By Katherine Irving April 27, 2025 In this story: books, oceans
Loss and Joy in a World Teetering on Climate Collapse Charlotte McConaghy's book "Wild Dark Shore" is part mystery, part homage to the planet's wonders By Jonathan Hahn April 27, 2025 In this story: books, climate change
16 Kids’ Books That Make Science and Nature Sizzle During Earth Week, or any week, these titles help counter the current anti-truth climate By Katie O'Reilly April 20, 2025 In this story: books, Kids' Corner
"The Serviceberry" Is an Ode to Gift Economies Robin Wall Kimmerer's follow-up to the much-lauded "Braiding Sweetgrass" offers a tonic in a world of consumption By Rhoda Feng January 27, 2025 In this story: books, ecosystems
From Farm to Table and Back Again George Steinmetz journeys into the food industry for his new book, "Feed the Planet" By Jonathan Hahn January 27, 2025 In this story: books, food and drink