What do Rachel Carson, sea otters, toxic toads and the Gold King Mine disaster have in common? Easy: They’re all among the subjects of this month’s new environmentally themed books. The full list—an amazing 18 titles—includes books for just about everyone, from dedicated environmentalists to foodies to nature-friendly kids. You can check them all out below (links are to publishers’ or authors’ websites). Then get ready for some long evenings of reading as the cool nights of winter give way to a hopefully not-so-silent spring.
18 great new books about sustainability and pioneering women environmentalists
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