By Robin Wall Kimmerer. Literary essays on the themes of reciprocity and gratitude, blending indigenous and scientific wisdom. An absolute must-read. A bestseller for good reason.
Debra RienstraAugust 15, 2023
By Richard Powers. Interweaves the stories of nine characters who get tangled up in eco-activism, but trees and forests are the real protagonists, irradiating the novel with their being-ness. Every sentence in this absorbing novel is a work of art.
Debra RienstraAugust 14, 2023
This is the report that most famously sounded an urgent alarm call. The full report is formidable in length, but the executive summary is sufficient for a general reader.
Debra RienstraAugust 14, 2023
By Elizabeth Kolbert. A readable and compelling account of what we know about species extinction and how we know it.
Debra RienstraAugust 14, 2023
A hub for educational resources, news, events, and inspiration for people of faith concerned about the climate crisis.
Debra RienstraAugust 13, 2023
Provides a huge array of up-to-date climate data with excellent graphic dashboards. Focuses on the U.S.
Debra RienstraAugust 13, 2023
Bill McKibben writes this excellent newsletter on the Substack platform. It's a great place to read a weekly commentary and news roundup about climate and climate action.
Debra RienstraAugust 12, 2023
By Robert Macfarlane and Jackie Morris. A coffee table book pairing Macfarlane’s whimsical and muscular poems with ravishing art by Jackie Morris. Each “spell” celebrates the distinct delights of a particular creature or plant. Ideal gift for all ages, including young children.
Debra RienstraAugust 12, 2023
For three seasons, I interviewed people from a variety of fields--biology, art, farming, theology, environmental history, community organization, and more--to talk about how the refugia concept might be meaningful for them. So many great guests! Season 3 emphasizes the theme of "refugia church."
Debra RienstraAugust 11, 2023
