Celebrate Earth Day on April 22
"In 1970, the first Earth Day inspired 20 million Americans — at the time, 10% of the total population of the United States — to take to the streets, parks and auditoriums to demonstrate against the impacts of 150 years of industrial development which had left a growing legacy of serious human health impacts." (from The History of Earth Day)
This list contains novels in the eco-fiction genre (fictional tales that reflect important connections, dependencies, and interactions between people and their natural environments) as well as classic nonfiction like Silent Spring by Rachel Carson credited with creating the modern environmetal protection movement. You'll also find DIY and how-to books to help you live in a more sustainable and environmentally responsible way.
Revised March 2024.