Climate and Environmentalism Books
Our co-founders Luke and Agathe both worked in climate and sustainability jobs for well over a decade before starting Sherlock & Pages. Indeed, Agathe still continues her work in climate diplomacy for cities. Much to their frustration, they often noticed how poorly climate and environmental books were categorised. One homogenous blob of books vaguely nature related were presented to customers, often mixed with a bit of travel. As such, Sherlock & Pages have separated out Climate and Environmentalism books from our nature writing offer - although sometimes difficult - and created several curated sub-categories including ‘Environmental Philosophy’, ‘Climate Impacts,’ ‘Energy Futures,’ and more. In this way, we hope our bookshop can appeal to those with a particular interest in these topics - those who we also hope will play a significant role in building a better future for us all.
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Rooted : How regenerative farming can change the world
Shortlisted for the esteemed Wainwright Prize for Nature Writing, Sarah Langford's 'Rooted' offers a compelling exploration of modern farming. This barrister-turned-author's journey from city life to the agricultural world unveils a landscape vastly different from her grandfather's post-war heroics in feeding a nation. Langford's...- £10.99 GBP
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Nomad Century : How to Survive the Climate Upheaval
Lauded by the Wainwright Prize 2023 and shortlisted for multiple accolades, Gaia Vince's 'Nomad Century' is a riveting exploration of the most overlooked yet monumental consequence of climate change: the impending mass migration of humanity. As the Observer proclaims, this is a book that...- £10.99 GBP
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Regenesis : Feeding the World without Devouring the Planet
Hailed as a Sunday Times bestseller and shortlisted for the prestigious Wainwright Prize, George Monbiot's "Regenesis: Feeding the World without Devouring the Planet" presents a revolutionary vision for the future of food and humanity. This groundbreaking work, lauded as a Book of the Year...- £10.99 GBP
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Green Living Made Easy : 101 Eco Tips, Hacks and Recipes to Save Time and Money
Nancy Birtwhistle, the Sunday Times bestselling author and Great British Bake Off champion, presents a treasure trove of 101 eco-conscious home hacks, tips, and recipes in this indispensable guide. With the belief that even the smallest change can make a significant impact on our...- £10.99 GBP
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Fen, Bog and Swamp : A Short History of Peatland Destruction and its Role in the Climate Crisis
Acclaimed as a BBC Radio 4 Book of the Week and hailed as 'magnificent' by The Guardian, Annie Proulx's 'Fen, Bog and Swamp' is a masterful exploration of the world's most vital yet endangered ecosystems. This 'compact classic', as described by Bill McKibben, offers...- £9.99 GBP
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Not the End of the World : Surprising facts, dangerous myths and hopeful solutions for our future on planet Earth
Prepare to have your perspective on our planet's most pressing environmental challenges completely transformed. This groundbreaking book not only illuminates these issues but also reveals how we can collectively tackle them. ** A SUNDAY TIMES TOP TEN BESTSELLER ** 'Absolutely essential' - MARGARET ATWOOD...- £10.99 GBP
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Clean & Green : 101 Hints and Tips for a More Eco-Friendly Home
Discover a treasure trove of eco-friendly cleaning and maintenance solutions for your home that won't break the bank or harm the planet. This exquisitely illustrated monochrome guide presents 101 clever tips and natural cleaning hacks, from tackling stubborn stains to descaling your kettle. By...- £10.99 GBP
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Material World : A Substantial Story of Our Past and Future
Embark on a riveting journey through the annals of human progress with Ed Conway's Sunday Times bestseller and Radio 4 Book of the Week. This critically acclaimed work, shortlisted for prestigious accolades and lauded by luminaries, unravels the profound impact of six essential materials...- £10.99 GBP
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Doughnut Economics : Seven Ways to Think Like a 21st-Century Economist
Uncover the groundbreaking bestseller that exposes the flaws in conventional economics and presents a revolutionary solution for our times, now featuring an enlightening new afterword. Acclaimed by The Sunday Times, Financial Times, and Forbes, this thought-provoking work has been longlisted for the prestigious FT/McKinsey...- £11.99 GBP
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The Milkwood Permaculture Living Handbook : Habits for Hope in a Changing World
Imagine if your daily routines could foster a more fulfilling life for you whilst benefiting the planet. The Milkwood Permaculture Living Handbook serves as your companion in enhancing your home environment, well-being, and contentment - as well as the world around you - through...- £22.00 GBP
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The Green Budget Guide : 101 Planet and Money Saving Tips, Ideas and Recipes
Hailed as 'worth its weight in gold' by Gaby Roslin and 'great for the pocket and the planet' by Daisy Upton of Five Minute Mum fame, this ingenious guide is a treasure trove of economical wisdom. Fancy tackling stubborn stains, maximising your microwave's potential,...- £14.99 GBP
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Possible : Ways To Net Zero
As Chris Goodall explains, removing fossil fuels from our energy system is technologically feasible ... and we should take heart that these steps to fight climate change will also lead to large and immediate gains in our day-to-day health' Tim HarfordA carbon neutral future...- £10.99 GBP
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Ravenous : How to get ourselves and our planet into shape
WINNER OF THE ANDR� SIMON FOOD BOOK AWARD 2023SHORTLISTED FOR THE GUILD OF FOOD WRITERS AWARDS 2024THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER'Brilliant - a must read' Tim Spector'Ravenous is a truly important book ... we need a food revolution to ensure children don't go hungry, eat...- £10.99 GBP
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Fire Weather : A True Story from a Hotter World - Winner of the Baillie Gifford Prize for Non-Fiction
John Vaillant's 'Fire Weather' has garnered critical acclaim, clinching the Baillie Gifford Prize for Non-Fiction and achieving international bestseller status. This riveting account of the 21st century's most intense urban inferno offers a panoramic exploration of humanity's evolving relationship with fire's ferocious energy. The...- £25.00 GBP
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Silent Spring
Silent Spring is a groundbreaking work of non-fiction that sounded the alarm on the devastating environmental impacts of chemical pesticides like DDT. With meticulous research and a gripping narrative, Rachel Carson exposes the unintended consequences of mankind's war against nature, from the near-extinction of...- £10.99 GBP
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A Sand County Almanac : And Sketches Here and There
Hailed as "one of the most influential books about the natural world ever published" by Paul Kingsnorth of The Guardian, Aldo Leopold's seminal work of ecological thought, A Sand County Almanac, commences with the profound statement: "There are some who can live without wild...- £9.99 GBP
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The Good Ancestor : How to Think Long Term in a Short-Term World
This is the book our children's children will thank us for reading' - The Edge, U2How can we be good ancestors?From the first seeds sown thousands of years ago, to the construction of the cities we still inhabit, to the scientific discoveries that have...- £14.99 GBP
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The Mushroom at the End of the World : On the Possibility of Life in Capitalist Ruins
Venture into the captivating world of the matsutake mushroom, a resilient organism that thrives in the aftermath of ecological destruction. In "The Mushroom at the End of the World," renowned anthropologist Anna Lowenhaupt Tsing takes you on an extraordinary journey, unraveling the intricate threads...- £15.99 GBP
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Less is More : How Degrowth Will Save the World
A powerfully disruptive book for disrupted times ... If you're looking for transformative ideas, this book is for you.' KATE RAWORTH, economist and author of Doughnut EconomicsA Financial Times Book of the Year______________________________________Our planet is in trouble. But how can we reverse the current...- £10.99 GBP
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The Climate Book
Hailed as a seminal work by The Times, Financial Times, Observer, and Nature, this essential guide offers a beacon of hope in our fight against climate change. Greta Thunberg, the world's foremost climate activist, presents a comprehensive handbook for effecting real change. While the...- £25.00 GBP
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The Nutmeg's Curse : Parables for a Planet in Crisis
Do not miss this book' NAOMI KLEIN, author of This Changes EverythingThe 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...- £10.99 GBP
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The Poverty of Growth
Lucid, calm and compelling - Olivier De Schutter tackles the big questions' Kate Pickett, co-author, The Spirit Level: Why Equality is Better for EveryoneHow do we combat poverty and rising inequality? In our age of impending climate catastrophe, the conventional wisdom around economic growth...- £14.99 GBP
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The Burning Earth : An Environmental History of the Last 500 Years
Sunil Amrith's 'The Burning Earth' has been hailed as the most accessible global environmental history to date. J.R. McNeill describes it as 'a monumental achievement and a pleasure to read', whilst Jill Lepore lauds it as 'both essential and stunning, as awe-inspiring as it...- £30.00 GBP
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Nature, Culture, and Inequality
A Guardian book to look out for in 2024An insightful exploration of the nature of inequality by the internationally bestselling author of Capital in the Twenty-First Century. In his newest work, Thomas Piketty explores how social inequality manifests itself very differently depending on the...- £12.99 GBP
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Top Climate and Environmentalism Books for Eco-Conscious Readers
More people are becoming environmentally aware and want to live more sustainably. This growing interest in green living has led to greater demand for books about climate change, environmentalism, conservation, and going zero waste. Our collection of climate and environmentalism books has something for everyone, from thought-provoking nonfiction to inspiring memoirs.
Learn about the science behind climate change and the state of the environment. Gain insights from visionary thinkers leading grassroots green movements. Discover practical tips for reducing your carbon footprint at home. Find motivation to get involved and be part of the solution to our planetary crisis.
It's easy to feel overwhelmed in the face of the climate emergency. But knowledge is power. Our handpicked selection of the best books on climate and environmentalism will give you a deeper understanding of the problems we face - and reasons to feel hopeful about creating a sustainable future.