Books that are optimistic, revolutionary, and green.
Solarpunk Public
Created and curated by Derek Caelin
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The Terraformers by Annalee Newitz
4 stars
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
4 stars
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
5 stars
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
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, Elizabeth Monoian, and 15 others
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
4 stars
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
3 stars
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
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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4 stars
From Africanfuturist luminary Okorafor comes a new science fiction novel of intense action and thoughtful rumination on biotechnology, destiny, and …
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5 stars
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
5 stars
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
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
"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 Taiyo Fujii, Shweta Taneja, Priya Sarukkai Chabria
Cities are alive, shared by humans and animals, insects and plants, landforms and machines. What might city ecosystems look like …
