The Power Of Imperfect Solutions In A Warming World
In this excerpt from Sami Grover’s We’re All Climate Hypocrites Now, he reminds us that our so-called hypocrisies can actually be powerful tools in the fight for climate justice —…
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Simple Lifestyle Changes That Can Save The Planet (and Improve Your Health)
From Runaway Climate by Steven Earle: our everyday choices—from what we eat to how we travel—can cut emissions, save money, and create healthier lives and communities.
How Earth Stayed Habitable for Billions of Years — Until Now
In A Brief History of the Earth’s Climate, Steven Earle explains why human-caused global warming differs from the natural shifts in Earth’s climate. This excerpt explores how the first ideas…
How to Talk to Your Kids About Climate Change in 2025
It’s 2025, and climate change is something our kids are hearing about everywhere—from school to social media to conversations at home. As parents and caregivers, we want to be honest…
Carbon Math Made Simple: Why 2.5 Tonnes Is The Magic Number
In this excerpt from Living the 1.5 Degree Lifestyle by Lloyd Alter, he looks at carbon reduction through an equity lens: How can we imagine a world where everyone gets…
The Sustainability Gap: Energy, Economy, and Lifestyle
Today, we share an excerpt from Lloyd Alter’s Living the 1.5 Degree Lifestyle that looks at why living a more eco-friendly lifestyle can be easier for some than for others…
Sustainable Publishing: Learn to Calculate Your Carbon Footprint
Read the press release launching a new tool to make your publishing practices more sustainable with free, easy-to-use tools and register for an online training session, “Sustainable Publishing Tools: Calculating…
From Frankfurt to Action: EJ Hurst’s Sustainability Musts for Publishers
For the UN panel “From Climate Science to Climate Action” at the 2024 Frankfurt Book Fair, EJ Hurst, Sales Manager and Environmental Lead at New Society Publishers, joined industry leaders…
From Me to We: Embracing Systemic Change for a Better Climate Future
In How to Talk to Your Kids About Climate Change, author Harriet Shugarman provides a thoughtful guide for parents on how to discuss climate issues and systemic change with their…
Go Do Something!
Steven Earle, author of ‘Runaway Climate’ and ‘A Brief History of the Earth’s Climate’, shares the inspiring story of a small island community that chose to confront climate change directly…
Hurricane Helene and the Need for Climate Emergency Preparedness
As extreme weather events grow more frequent and severe—even in areas that were once considered safe—grasping their link to climate change is more vital than ever. The recent devastation caused…
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: Bridging the Past with Climate Action
The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, observed on September 30th in Canada, honors residential school survivors and acknowledges the harm caused by these institutions. It’s a day for reflection…
Climate Action vs. Personal Priorities: How To Find Harmony In Your Eco Journey
Even with widespread awareness of the urgent need to cut carbon emissions, many people continue to travel frequently. Sami Grover, author of ‘We’re All Climate Hypocrites Now’, explores this contradiction,…
Resolving Conflict around Climate Change
Climate change, like many pressing issues today, sparks a wide array of passionate responses. People often quickly find themselves on opposing sides of the debate. For some, ignoring climate change…
The Urgent Need for Climate Action: How We Can All Make a Difference
Climate change is more than just a buzzword—it’s a global crisis that affects every corner of our planet. The consequences are severe and far-reaching, from melting ice caps and extreme…
July 2024’s Best Podcasts: Hot Picks For Your Earbuds
Our Podcast Roundup offers a set of three thought-provoking podcasts to empower you to live greener, make informed choices, and contribute to a more sustainable future for future generations.
Most Good For The Least Harm (MOGO)
The Solutionary Way paints a vivid picture of the everyday choices we make, and gently nudges us toward a more thoughtful approach to our ethical compass.
Interview with Don Hall, author of The Regeneration Handbook
In this interview, The Regeneration Handbook author, Don Hall explains evolutionary change and the great transition, and offers his hope for the future.
Interview with Leor Rotchild, author of How We Gather Matters
In our latest author interview, Leor Rotchild, author of How We Gather Matters, shares his approach to making events inclusive, eco-friendly, and purposeful.
Essential Items for Your Emergency Kit
As we work to process the realities of climate change, learning to manage our emotions around this crisis is crucial. But as climate disruption continues and increases, preparing for scenarios…
Interview with Steven Earle, author of Runaway Climate
With Runaway Climate, author Steven Earle draws sobering parallels between the PETM event of millions of years ago and the converging climate crises we’re currently facing, in an urgent yet…
The Lens of Upfront Carbon
In this excerpt, Alter outlines the two sides of the carbon-emission reduction battleground – the supply side and the demand side – and why one might be the more important…
Make Mobility More Sustainable
In How We Gather Matters, Leor Rotchild shows how partnering a bicycle service, Cyclepalooza, and the Calgary Stampede was a perfect match.
What Will Happen to the Ocean During Climate Collapse?
Understanding the core revenue streams of your farm is vital for strategic planning and sustainability. It enables informed decision-making on resource allocation, investment, and diversification. By identifying profitable avenues, farmers…
Why Does My Garden Not Look Like The Garden Writers?
Have you ever wondered why no matter how hard you try, your garden looks nothing like the gardens in the gardening columns? You aren’t alone! In The Intelligent Gardener, Steve…
Happy Earth Day 2024
While we spend lots of time thinking about climate change and positive solutions for troubled times at New Society Publishers, we’re also always keen to celebrate and collectively consider how…
French Market Gardening’s Influence Today | New Society
In this fascinating excerpt from Escape From Overshoot, we explore the possibility of a wellbeing economy and highlight the inner workings of countries that are trying it out.
Climate Week 2023: COVID-19’s Surprise Positive Impact on Climate
Steven Earle was writing A Brief History of the Earth’s Climate as the pandemic unfolded, and captured some of the surprising impacts that the global shift had on the climate.
Climate Week 2023: Are We All In A State Of Climate Crisis Denial?
It’s hard to imagine those speaking at NY Climate Week self-identifying as being in climate denial but that’s exactly what Andrew Boyd does, kind of. Read what Andrew says the…
How Change Actually Happens
Today, we share an excerpt from Sami Grover’s We’re All Climate Hypocrites Now, which discusses change and how to make it happen.
How Do I Cope with Climate Anxiety?
Climate anxiety and eco-anxiety are very real for many of us. How can we process this grief and fear about the climate? Can we transform these into powerful tools for…
Reducing Your Electricity Generation and Heating
We have relatively little control over how our electricity is generated, except to lobby governments and power companies. But some of us have the option of taking things into our…