I met so many great people at LA’s first climate week in September. One of them, Evan D. Shulman, had a great idea to share with you all the team’s favorite climate reads. These are some of our go-to’s for engaging and informed climate journalism.
I always open the LA Times’ Boiling Point newsletter. Sammy Roth, its writer, is wildly knowledgeable and his first person perspective is unique amongst climate writers at the major newspapers. Also anything by Rosanna Xia at the LA Times. If you follow ocean issues closely, her writing – including her celebrated book, California Against the Sea – is a must-read. As a former business journalist, I also appreciate Bloomberg Green. When I stay on top of my reading from the folks there, I am confident that I am aware of the big climate business stories.
-Allison, Director
Two of my favorite climate newsletters, besides the ones Allison mentioned, are Talking Climate with Katharine Hayhoe and The Crucial Years by Bill McKibben. I also always enjoy reading climate stories by Grist and Inside Climate News. Lately, I’ve been looking into how climate action can be tied into spirituality and religion, and Rebecca Randall has been one of my go-to sources on this niche topic. I found her piece on using forest funerals as a solution for climate anxiety to be quite inspiring. Finally, given my background as a geologist, I feel compelled to mention Michael E. Mann’s Our Fragile Moment, which has now become one of my favorite books on climate change.
-Rhysea, Engagement Coordinator
I enjoy reading The New York Times’ Climate Forward newsletter which covers various climate related topics from extreme weather events to the 2024 election. I also like to read the latest stories from Greenpeace, which makes me feel connected to climate issues around the world. One of their recent publications, Un-Tangled, was a very engaging read about how the Global Ocean Treaty can help repair high seas mismanagement, protect vulnerable species and preserve marine ecosystems from destruction.
Over the summer, I devoured Chef José Andrés’s book The World Central Kitchen Cookbook: Feeding Humanity, Feeding Hope. Founder of The World Central Kitchen, Andrés shares heartfelt stories and recipes about his team delivering emergency relief, using local labor and recipes, building tables and not higher walls. I highly recommend this for any reader seeking hope and inspiration, as we are constantly surrounded by stories of climate disasters.
-Pawan, Program Administrator
Recently, I’ve had the opportunity to work for The Years Project – I quickly found their goal to innovate climate communications through gripping personable stories to be inspiring. Their videos break down heavy topics into relatable, bite-sized pieces that make me feel connected to the solutions. Climate Reality Project never fails to inspire action, offering tools and tips that fit seamlessly into everyday life. Whenever I dive into their resources, I come away feeling like I can make a real impact. I also love One Earth for its hopeful vision of a better future. They focus on nature-based solutions and concrete projects, which give me a sense of optimism. These sources keep me engaged without overwhelming me, making the path to climate action feel doable.
-Michael, Research Associate
