Good books to dive into the ecology world

Ecology and our environment issues are such an actual and serious subject. Plus, reading is a fun way to learn. So why not combine the two of them? Here is our non-exhaustive list of interesting books about ecology.

A Sand County Almanac: : And Sketches Here and There (A. Leopold)

It is a non-fiction book wrote by American ecologist Aldo Leopold, describing the land of Wisconsin and advocating Leopold’s idea of a “land ethic”. He promotes integrity and stability regarding our relationship to Nature. This book is a great way to start broadening our minds regarding a new perspective towards Nature and how we should treat it.

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The Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History (E. Kolbert)

This one is more contemporary as it was written in 2014 by Elizabeth Kolbert, arguing that the Earth is currently under a man-made, sixth extinction. In the book, Kolbert describes and compares previous mass extinction events to our current extinctions events. She also speaks about species extinctions, as well as the ecologies surrounding prehistoric and near-present extinction events. This one is for you readers who want to get a general glimpse at our actual environment situation and maybe what will be our future like if we do nothing.

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This Changes Everything: Capitalism vs. the Climate (N. Klein)

Klein exposes the myths about climate debate and tells us that growth due to fossil fuels is not the ultimate way, we just need to revolutionize our “free-market” approach. The author delivers a powerful message about fires, floods, storms, and droughts. It’s about changing the world before it changes so drastically. If you want to get inspired to act, read this book, it will motivate you instantly.

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The Serengeti Rules: The Quest to Discover How Life Works and Why It Matters (S. Carroll)

Sean Carroll’s purpose is to show how the discoveries of the pioneering scientists matter for our health and the health of our planet. One of the most important facts about the natural world is that everything is regulated at different scales. Our new knowledge about Nature has stimulated a life- changing perspective about our world, underlining that it is time to use the Serengeti Rules. If you want to view how life works in a different way, you should definitely read it!

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