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Book reviews

Australia’s Best Eco-Friendly Holidays

Tuesday, 13 July 2010

A beautiful book offering a great overview of sustainable travel experiences throughout Australia. In terms of size, it’s more coffee table than stuff-in-your backpack material, so it’s best consulted for holiday inspiration.

Requiem for a Species

Requiem for a Species

Tuesday, 4 May 2010

In no uncertain terms, this book argues that humanity has left it too late to prevent irreversible warming by four degrees or beyond and looks at how to prepare for and adapt to an altered Earth.

The Big Picture

The Big Picture

Tuesday, 4 May 2010

A collection of lively environmental essays co-written by famed environmentalist David Suzuki. A broad range of topics are covered with infectious enthusiasm and a sense of curiosity and wonder.

The River

The River

Tuesday, 4 May 2010

A compelling look at the environmental issues facing Australia's ailing Murray-Darling River system. So much more than a collection of facts and figures, it's full of rich personal stories and clear-eyed analysis.

Mindfully Green

Mindfully Green

Monday, 1 March 2010

What inspires you to take action on green issues? Are there particular people, places or experiences that have changed your views on the environment? And what beliefs inform your outlook on sustainability?

Treasures of the Earth

Monday, 1 March 2010

Can humans suppress their appetite to accumulate and possess the treasures of the Earth? Or are we evolutionarily hardwired to squirrel away what we perceive as valuable?

Elephant Dance

Elephant Dance

Friday, 26 February 2010

A fascinating look at love, elephants and one woman's journey.

Earth

Earth

Thursday, 7 January 2010

As you'd expect from Greens Senator Bob Brown, this is a political book, though not in the conventional sense.

Australia's Best Eco-Friendly Holidays

Australia's Best Eco-Friendly Holidays

Tuesday, 22 December 2009

This is an absolutely beautiful book with abundant colour photographs and stunning design. It's also a great overview of sustainable travel experiences throughout Australia.

Gaia Warriors

Gaia Warriors

Tuesday, 22 December 2009

This is more than a textbook on the science of climate change translated into kid-friendly language. It draws on scientific, historical, political and personal perspectives to inform and motivate readers to get involved.