Within the framework of World Book Day, we present a selection of twelve titles that explore the most relevant topics of our time, environment, climate change, sustainability and energy transition, offering both scientific and informative perspectives on current and future challenges.
“The Earth in danger” by Joaquín Araujo: A journey through current environmental challenges, with reflections on collective responsibility to protect nature and ensure biodiversity.
“The Inhospitable Planet: How Climate Change Affects Us” by David Wallace-Wells: Shocking story about the consequences of global warming in our daily lives and in the future of civilization.
“The Future We Choose” by Christiana Figueres and Tom Rivett-Carnac: Inspiring guide on climate action, with concrete and optimistic proposals to achieve sustainability goals.
“Climate change explained to my children” by Jean-Marc Jancovici: Simple and clear explanation about climate change, designed so that girls, boys and families understand the phenomenon and its challenges.
“The blue economy” by Gunter Pauli: It presents innovative solutions inspired by nature to transform the economic model and achieve a sustainable future.
“The Secret Life of Trees” by Peter Wohlleben: Discover the fascinating world of trees and forests, their forms of communication and the importance of conserving them.
“Energy and Civilization: A History” by Vaclav Smil: Analyzes the history of energy development from prehistory to the present and its impact on society and the environment.
“The end of the oil era” by Ramón Tamames: Reflect on the depletion of fossil resources and the transition towards new, cleaner and renewable energy sources.
“Sustainability: A success story” by Isabel García Tejerina: It brings together real experiences and cases of sustainability that have made a positive difference in various sectors.
“The energy transition” by Antonio Turiel: Explores the technical, social and economic challenges to transforming the global energy system in response to the climate crisis.
“Blue Planet (not green)” by Javier Benayas: Reflection on environmental complexity and how simplistic solutions are often not enough to face ecological challenges.
“The hour of renewables” by Enrique Dans: Explains the potential and benefits of renewable energy for society and the environment, as well as the obstacles to overcome.