Books

Edgar Vaid reviews 'In Predatory Light: Lions and Tigers and Polar Bears', by Elizabeth Marshall Thomas, Sy Montgomery, and John Houston

Edgar Vaid reviews the biography of a man who, after a supernatural experience, takes it upon himself to clone species of tree that he deems 'special'; trees that he believes may be crusaders in the fight against global warming ...

Edgar Vaid reviews a collection of short stories visualising our future as imagined by a number of well known authors ...

A new fictional character who ‘fights pain' wherever he finds it is a kind of eco-Bond for our time, says Heathcote Williams. Few could resist this ripping yarn.

Martin Spray reviews a text on eco-art that whilst (surprisingly) not visually stunning he found presented a comprehensive guide to the issues and approaches of the genre, as well as providing clues on 'where to look to next' ...

Elizabeth Claire Alberts discovers how a sea captain's chance discovery launched a mission to clear up the Great Pacific Garbage Patch ...

It may be one of those New York Times bestsellers on sale at the airport, but Susan Clark is not fooled: this is a novel that sets out to tackle the biggest single issue we are facing.....

Martin Spray reviews a book that presents varied perspectives on the essence of true 'wildness' and the necessity of connecting with 'wild' nature.....

Martin Spray reviews a book which contains the words 'punish human beings' in the title. Despite experiencing severe annoyance and mild disgust during his read, he also admits to finding the work undeniably intriguing..............

Ben Whitford reviews a text which examines the links between historical scientific research and the climate change debate, and discovers that environmental crises were once considered part of terrifying military strategies......

Edgar Vaid reviews Eric Dinerstein's latest book, and whilst reflecting on our apparent obsession with seeking out the 'rare', discovers that it's all rather relative.......

Holly and Harry Jonas explain how imagination is changing the international legal landscape for indigenous people

In his latest book Colin Tudge suggests that if we want to put the world to rights we have to re-think all the big ideas that underpin our lives....

We want to embrace and love nature but also seem ambivalent in the face of its destruction. Paul Zeal reviews a book that analyses these attitudes and welcomes the diagnostics he finds mingled with narratives of hope

Edmund O'Sullivan reviews a selection of readings on inter-cultural and transdisciplinary approaches to human ecology.

Edgar Vaid reviews a book which aims to convey the knowledge revealed by current climate research through the power of images, graphics, and case studies.

It may be one of those New York Times best-sellers on sale at the airport but Susan Clark is not fooled; Barbara Kingsolver's Flight Behaviour is a novel that sets out to tackle the biggest single issue we are facing ...

Mark Cocker highlights why we must not take Earth’s universal services for granted and must now start to repay our debts.

Tom Brenan discovers a wide range of voices from Earth law proponents around the world......

Edgar Vaid reviews Josie Felce's book on the importance of storytelling and its continued relevance to our modern lives.

Fed up with broken promises and stultifying inaction? If so, 'Earth is Our Business' is the book for you, says Michael Mansfield.

A global hangover haunts the world economies, but Gar Smith says there may just be a cure.....

Edgar Vaid reviews “Convivial Policies for the Inevitable” by Michael Bassey which warns we may be forced to start relating to each other in long-forgotten ways, because there is no alternative.

A film-maker, a writer, a peace walker, a primatologist - these are just a few of the 11 activists who have contributed to a new book that claims there is an activist in us all. Edgar Vaid reviews Small World, Big Ideas..