Books that are optimistic, revolutionary, and green.
Solarpunk Public
Created and curated by Derek Caelin
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The Terraformers by Annalee Newitz
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From science fiction visionary Annalee Newitz comes The Terraformers, a sweeping, uplifting, and illuminating exploration of the future.
Destry's life …
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The Ministry for the Future by Kim Stanley Robinson
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Established in 2025, the purpose of the new organization was simple: To advocate for the world's future generations and to …
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All We Can Save by Ayana Elizabeth Johnson, Katharine K. Wilkinson
Provocative and illuminating essays from women at the forefront of the climate movement who are harnessing truth, courage, and solutions …
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Glass and Gardens: Solarpunk Summers by Jaymee Goh, Wendy Nikel, D.K. Mok, and 1 other
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Solarpunk is a type of optimistic science fiction that imagines a future founded on renewable energies. The seventeen stories in …
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Cities of Light by Paolo Bacigalupi, Andrew Dana Hudson, Deji Bryce Olukotun, and 15 others
5 stars
A collection of science fiction stories, art and essays exploring how the transition to solar energy will transform cities; catalyze …
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A Bigger Picture by Vanessa Nakate
A manifesto and memoir about climate justice and how we can—and must—build a livable future for all, inclusive to all, …
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The Weight of Light by Brenda Cooper
A collection of science fiction stories, art, and essays exploring human futures powered by solar energy, with an upbeat, solarpunk …
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Blackfish City by Sam J. Miller
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After the climate wars, a floating city is constructed in the Arctic Circle, a remarkable feat of mechanical and social …
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Reindeer Chronicles by Judith Schwartz
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Award-winning science journalist Judith D. Schwartz takes us first to China’s Loess Plateau, where a landmark project has successfully restored …
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From Africanfuturist luminary Okorafor comes a new science fiction novel of intense action and thoughtful rumination on biotechnology, destiny, and …
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Healing Grounds by Liz Carlisle
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A powerful movement is happening in farming today—farmers are reconnecting with their roots to fight climate change. For one woman, …
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Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer
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Updated with a new introduction from Robin Wall Kimmerer, the special edition of Braiding Sweetgrass, reissued in honor of the …
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Our Shared Storm by Andrew Dana Hudson
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What is the future of our climate? Given that our summers now regularly feature Arctic heat waves and wildfire blood …
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Buddhist Economics by Clair Brown
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"Traditional economics measures the ways in which we spend our income, but doesn't attribute worth to the crucial human interactions …
Derek Caelin says: An alternative perspective on economics that emphasizes compassion over consumerism, sustainability, and community. Chapter 4 focuses on our interdependence with our environment.
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Multispecies Cities by Priya Sarukkai Chabria, Taiyo Fujii, Shweta Taneja
Cities are alive, shared by humans and animals, insects and plants, landforms and machines. What might city ecosystems look like …
