First published 2021
Penguin has assembled twenty compact volumes that chronicle humanity's growing understanding of environmental crisis. These works span art, literature, food, gardening, technology, economics, politics, and ethics. Each book explores how humans relate to the natural world. The collection draws from visionary thinkers who spoke up as the living planet approached collapse. Their voices created a new canon over seven and a half decades. The writings deepen readers' connection to nature and inspire bold environmental action. Together, these texts reveal the diversity of green thinking. They map pathways toward a more equitable, rational, and sustainable future.
Genres: environment, non-fiction, 21st-century, activism
Vibes: intimate, lyrical, thought-provoking
Tropes: call-to-action, informative
Period: 21st-Century
Paperback · Penguin Classics