Climate Change, Energy and Sustainability: Books and eBooks

The author brings her background in politics, community advocacy, and leadership in environmental justice to her exploration of why and how Black Americans, who are disproportionately afffected by climate change, are uniquely qualified to lead national and global conversations around systems of racial disparity and solutions to the climate crisis.

An overview of the science, conflicts, and implications of our warming planet, providing rigorous answers to the most difficult questions surrounding climate change.

The former vice president describes how human actions and decisions can endanger or safeguard the vulnerable ecosystem that sustains us all.

Examines the the impacts of climate change on our physical and emotional well-being.

Reveals the stakes of increased CO2 for plants, people, and ecosystems -- from crop yields to seasonal allergies and from wildfires to biodiversity. Describes the importance of plants for food, medicine, and culture, and explores the complex ways higher CO2 concentrations alter the systems on which humanity relies.

Tells the story of the sudden spike in power from the sun and wind -- and the desperate fight of the fossil fuel industry and their politicians to hold this new power at bay. Shows how solar power is more than just a path out of the climate crisis but a chance to reorder the world on saner and more humane grounds.

A data scientist presents the argument that we have made much progress on environmental problems and that we could be on track to achieve true sustainability for the first time in human history. Provides tools to understand our current crisis and make lifestyle changes that actually have an impact. Outlines what works, what doesn't, and what we urgently need to focus on so that we can leave a sustainable planet for future generations.

The former vice president and author of such best-sellers as "An Inconvenient Truth" and "Earth in the Balance" presents a follow-up work to address key environmental issues while profiling and evaluating possible solutions.

The landmark book originally published in 1962 that was instrumental in forcing the ban of DDT and launching the environmental movement.

A personal perspective on climate change arguing that mitigating its effects will require a great reckoning with ourselves. Examines the ways we have turned the planet into a farm for growing animal products.

A basic guide to the science behind weather phenomena. Includes explanations for the hottest weather topics such as El Niño, global warming, and more; a color insert filled with weather maps and photos of weather phenomena; resources such as Web sites, weather organizations, and publications; fascinating information on clouds, and fun weather experiments anyone can do.

Covers a wide range of topics, including warning signs, vulnerable populations, health impacts, renewable energy, emissions reduction, personal and public action.

After outlining the scientific basics of climate change and explaining the logic of the code he prescribes, the author describes carbon-friendly technologies and behaviors we can adopt in our daily lives.

Examines the state of the science related to extreme weather events, and reports on the kinds of climate risk information standards and tools that communities need to reduce the risks and costs of climate change.

Provides a broad introduction to the science that underlies our understanding of the climate system and the effects of human activity on the warming of our planet.

A textbook focusing on the basic scientific principles of climate change that may be used to help develop long-term strategies to cope with the resulting broader environmental, societal, and economic impacts.

A profile of the economic risks of climate change in the United States. Applies the latest climate models, econometric research on human responses to climate, and cutting-edge private-sector risk-assessment tools.

Explains why people refuse to accept evidence of a warming planet and shows how to move past partisanship to reach a consensus for action.

Presents an overview of global environmental change and a synthesis of research and ideas from the rapidly evolving fields of earth system science and sustainability science that is suitable for anyone interested in humanity's current predicaments and what we can do about them.

The first authoritative and comprehensive assessment of the many impacts of climate change on allergens and allergic diseases.

Provides current research on the sources, applications and emerging technologies of renewable energy.