Showing titles in Environment

A practical handbook for accelerating innovation, both internally and externally, through engagement with innovation ecosystems.

Bloomsbury presents Sink or Swim by Susannah Fisher, read by Deryn Edwards The world needs to adapt to climate change – but how? What are the key problems and hard choices that lie ahead for the global community? This book reveals all. Heatwaves, wildfires, hurricanes and flooding caused by...

Brought to you by Penguin. **LONGLISTED FOR THE WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR NON-FICTION 2026* The Genius of Trees tells the mind-expanding global story of the inventive and astonishing ways trees learned to shape our natural world. Over hundreds of millions of years, from prehistoric forests to the trees...

In Charged, James Morton Turner unpacks the history of batteries to explore why solving "the battery problem" is critical to a clean energy transition. As climate activists focus on what a clean energy future will create the history of batteries offers a sharp reminder of what building that future will consume. With new insight on the consequences for people and communities on the front lines, Turner draws on the past for crucial lessons that will help us build a just and clean energy future, from the ground up.

Bloomsbury presents Future Build: How Construction Can Heal Our Planet, written and read by Will Arnold Future Build exposes the devastating environmental impact of modern construction while offering a bold vision for change. Construction shapes the world we live in, but also leaves one of the...

Master the basics of environmental science and sustainability with a calming, practical guide to safe drinking water. Whether you are an eco-conscious homeowner curious about household plumbing or simply seeking an educational commute, this accessible breakdown demystifies the natural water...

Bloomsbury presents Brought to You By: How Corporations Warped the Truth, Conned the Public, and Broke Democracy, written and read by Amy Westervelt. Recommended by BILL McKIBBEN on the EZRA KLEIN SHOW "A book that every citizen needs to read." —JILL ABRAMSON, author of Merchants of Truth A...

Embark on a mind-bending biology journey into the hidden mycelium networks that secretly engineer our entire ecosystem. Perfect for your morning commute or a reflective nature walk, this awe-inspiring science exploration reshapes how you view the natural world. Grasp the invisible biological...

Dive into a mesmerizing science journey through hidden marine ecosystems and the wondrous biology of our blue planet. Whether you are unwinding after a long commute or seeking a relaxing escape before sleep, this immersive nature exploration transforms your listening experience into a tranquil...

Transform your daily walk into a mindful nature retreat by unlocking the atmospheric secrets of everyday meteorology. Whether you are unwinding on a quiet weekend stroll or seeking a meditative escape during your morning commute, learning to read the sky offers an instant dose of tranquility...

Conquer your fear of legless predators and discover the fascinating wildlife biology of these misunderstood ecosystems. Whether prepping for a backcountry hike or enjoying an educational commute, this journey replaces panic with stunning biological facts. Step confidently into the wild with the...

Dive into evolutionary biology to discover how fragile petals conquered a fierce, prehistoric Earth against all odds. Perfect for a wondrous commute or a contemplative nature walk, this epic journey transports listeners back to a silent, fern-dominated landscape. Experience the high-stakes...

Follow a delicate insect on an awe-inspiring natural history migration across oceans to survive impossible odds. Perfect for an unwinding evening or a relaxing walk, this epic biological journey transforms a single life cycle into a breathtaking global adventure. Immerse yourself in a meditative...

Experience the awe-inspiring biological drama of metamorphosis and explore the evolutionary history of winged marvels. From a single delicate creature fluttering in a sunlit habitat, journey back through deep geological time to witness the ancient rise of the Lepidoptera. This immersive...

Uncover the awe-inspiring environmental history of how our ancestors evolved to engineer Earth's ecosystems. Perfect for your morning commute or a contemplative walk in nature, this sweeping scientific narrative transports you from the dawn of stone tools to the rise of modern megacities. You...

Transform your commute with the archaeological secrets of a lost world where harsh deserts were lush savannas. This immersive scientific journey transports you across oceans of sand to decode ancient rock art of swimmers and hidden riverbeds visible only from space. Settle into deep-focus...

'One of the most inspiring, persuasive, and urgent arguments I have ever come across for the consciousness of nonhuman life. Beautiful, wise, comforting, life-altering.' – Barbara Gowdy, Bestselling author of The White Bone An unforgettable field guild to the superabundance of the wild, and an...

The history of the nutmeg is one of conquest and exploitation - of both human life and the natural environment - and the origin of our contemporary climate crisis. Tracing the threats to our future to the discovery of the New World and the sea route to the Indian Ocean, The Nutmeg's Curse argues that the dynamics of climate change are rooted in a centuries-old geopolitical order constructed by Western colonialism. The story of the nutmeg becomes a parable revealing the ways human history has always been entangled with earthly materials.

A Most Anticipated Book from Boston Globe, Parade, & Literary Hub From the award-winning author Katherine Rundell comes a “rare and magical book” (Bill Bryson) reckoning with the vanishing wonders of our natural world The world is more astonishing, more miraculous, and more wonderful...

A North Country Life is the story of author Sydney Lea’s powerful connection to his family, friends, and the northern outdoors. Loosely organized by the changing of seasons, different sections feature essays on such topics as childhood family fishing trips in the wilds of Maine, trophy fly-fishing the northern reaches of the Connecticut River, the opening day of turkey hunting season in Vermont, and getting lost in the deep woods while deer hunting. The essays are introspective and dramatic.