Earth Day: A Selection of Books on the Environment

60 Hikes Within 60 Miles of St. Louis: Including Sullivan, Potosi, and Farmington by Steve Henry

The book presents a guide to the 60 best hikes near St. Louis.

National Parks Forever: Fifty Years of Fighting and a Case for Independence by Jonathan B. Jarvis & T. Destry Jarvis

Authored by a former director of the National Park Service, the book offers a history of the National Park Service and an argument for its future.

Love Them to Death: Turning Invasive Plants into Local Economic Opportunities, edited by Wendy L. Applequist

The Missouri Botanical Garden publication explores the uses of invasive species as local resources.

Tree Spiker: From Earth First! to Lowbagging: My Struggles in Radical Environmental Action by Mike Roselle with Josh Mahan

The memoir tells the story of a career radical activist and his experiences in the environmental movement.

The Intersectional Environmentalist: How to Dismantle Systems of Oppression to Protect People + Planet by Leah Thomas

The book explores the link between environmentalism, racism, and privilege, advocating for the empowerment of marginalized communities and for understanding that the fight for the planet is inherently linked to the fight for civil rights.

Inside the World of Climate Change Skeptics by Kristin Haltinner & Dilshani Sarathchandra

The book examines the complex factors shaping climate skepticism in the U.S. and offers insights on improving science communication to foster broader support for environmental policies.

The Story of Earth: The First 4.5 Billion Years, From Stardust to Living Planet by Robert M. Hazen.

The Story of Earth explores Earth’s geological history and offers a comprehensive look at the planet’s evolution and the forces that shaped it.

Where the Deer and Antelope Play: The Pastoral Observations of One Ignorant American Who Loves to Walk Outside by Nick Offerman

The book offers a humorous and thoughtful exploration of nature, conservation, and the beauty of the outdoors from actor Nick Offerman.

DIY Hydroponic Gardens: How to Design and Build an Inexpensive System for Growing Plants in Water by Tyler Baras

The book gives practical advice for building, planting, and maintaining hydroponic systems for growing food without soil or sunlight.

The Day the World Stops Shopping: How Ending Consumerism Saves the Environment and Ourselves by J. B. MacKinnon

The book investigates how we might achieve a world without over-consumerism, and how that could save the planet.