Penguin is one of the world's leading publishers of books on environmental topics, with a wide range of titles that cover everything from scientific research to personal memoirs and fiction.
Here are some of Penguin's most popular and critically acclaimed environmental books:
"Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson: This classic book, first published in 1962, is widely considered to be the catalyst for the modern environmental movement. It details the environmental damage caused by the indiscriminate use of pesticides and calls for a more responsible approach to human impact on the environment.
"The Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History" by Elizabeth Kolbert: This Pulitzer Prize-winning book explores the current mass extinction of species and its causes, including human activities such as deforestation, pollution, and climate change.
"The Hidden Life of Trees" by Peter Wohlleben: This best-selling book delves into the secret world of trees, revealing their complex social networks and communication systems. It offers a fascinating new perspective on the natural world and our relationship with it.
"The Overstory" by Richard Powers: This Pulitzer Prize-winning novel tells the story of a group of people brought together by their love of trees, and their fight to protect them from destruction. It is a thought-provoking and powerful exploration of the relationship between humans and nature.
"The Greenbelt: How Ontario's Communities Protected a Generation from Sprawl" by David McRobert: This book tells the story of how the Greenbelt, a protected area of land around the Greater Toronto Area, was created and the impact it has had on preserving Ontario's communities and natural environment.
These books are just a small selection of Penguin's impressive collection of environmental literature. They offer a diverse range of perspectives and insights into the challenges and opportunities facing our planet and its inhabitants.
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