Below is a small selection of books nominated to make you both think and laugh!

 

 

 

How to be Wild - Simon Barnes

A year long journey with a whole host of creatures from the natural world.

 

How Bad are Bananas - the Carbon Footprint of Everything - Miles Berners-Lee

An informative yet entertaining book on the carbon footprinting of everything.

 

Global Warming - The Last Chance For Change - Paul Brown

Explores the threat of climate change and the possible solutions.

 

Rough Guide to Sustainability - Brian Edwards

A no-nonsense book which looks at designing buildings for sustainability.

 

We are the Weather Makers: The Story of Global Warming - Timothy Flannery

This book provides the facts and science behind climate change in an easy to understand way.

 

Life Stripped Bare - My year of trying to live ethically - Leo Hickman

An inspiring and amusing diary by Leo Hickman on the struggle involved in living an ethical lifestyle and the many uses of bicarbonate of soda!

 

Six Degrees - Our Future on a hotter Planet - Mark Lynas

A book that paints a degree by degree picture of what the world will be like with global warming.

 

Renewable Energy - Without the Hot Air - David J C MacKay

This book takes an objective look at the sustainable energy crisis and provides a plan for change at both the personal and international level.

 

How Green are my wellies - Anna Shepard

A month by month look at how to live a green lifestyle without compromising on having fun!

 

 

If you've read a book on energy or living a more sustainable lifestyle that you found inspiring or fun then we would love to hear from you, contact karen@swea.co.uk