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Earth Share of Oregon invites you to read from our Green Books list. These books focus on Keeping People Healthy, Preserving Habitat, and Reducing Global Warming. Educate yourself, buy a book for a friend or start a green reading group where you work!

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Eco Barons: The Dreamers, Schemers, and Millionaires Who Are Saving Our Planet Eco Barons: The Dreamers, Schemers, and Millionaires Who Are Saving Our Planet
by Edward Humes
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From Pulitzer Prize winner Edward Humes comes Eco Barons, the story of the remarkable visionaries who have quietly dedicated their lives and their fortunes to saving the planet from ecological destruction. While many people remain paralyzed by the scope... (read more)
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Something's Rising: Appalachians Fighting Mountaintop Removal Something's Rising: Appalachians Fighting Mountaintop Removal
by Silas House
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Like an old-fashioned hymn sung in rounds, Somethings Rising gives a stirring voice to the lives, culture, and determination of the people fighting the destructive practice of mountaintop removal in the coalfields of central Appalachia. Each persons... (read more)
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The Great Warming: Climate Change and the Rise and Fall of Civilizations The Great Warming: Climate Change and the Rise and Fall of Civilizations
by Brian Fagan
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In this troubling but well-told tale, Fagan walks us through the history of world climate change — and how it has affected the rise and fall of civilizations. Perfect for fans of history and the environment alike.... (read more)
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Nature's Justice: Writings of William O. Douglas (Northwest Readers) Nature's Justice: Writings of William O. Douglas (Northwest Readers)
by James M Ofallon
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As the longest serving Justice in the history of the U.S. Supreme Court, William O. Douglas was known for writing a host of dissenting opinions. He was also a prolific writer off the bench, a man whose work was as much concerned with nature as with law... (read more)
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Coop: A Year of Poultry, Pigs, and Parenting Coop: A Year of Poultry, Pigs, and Parenting
by Michael Perry
Staff Pick
Coop is perfect for anyone dreaming of a "simple" life in the country — and for those already living it. Perry is a brilliant storyteller, and this is a funny and poignant account of his unorthodox childhood and his current quest for some cred as a... (read more)
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Thinking in Systems: A Primer Thinking in Systems: A Primer
by Donella H. Meadows
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In the years following her role as the lead author of the international bestseller, Limits to Growth—the first book to show the consequences of unchecked growth on a finite planet— Donella Meadows remained a pioneer of environmental and... (read more)
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This Moment on Earth: Today's New Environmentalists and Their Vision for the Future This Moment on Earth: Today's New Environmentalists and Their Vision for the Future
by John Kerry and Teresa Heinz Kerry
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An inspiring celebration of courageous American innovators who are transforming the way we protect and care for the world we live in. The environment, and the movement that grew up to protect it, is under attack — concerted and purposeful. Yet... (read more)
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The Backyard Homestead: Produce All the Food You Need on Just 1/4 Acre! The Backyard Homestead: Produce All the Food You Need on Just 1/4 Acre!
by Carleen Madigan
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Put your backyard to work! Enjoy fresher, organic, better-tasting food all the time. The solution is as close as your own backyard. Grow the vegetables and fruits your family loves; keep bees; raise chickens, goats, or even a cow. The Backyard... (read more)
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50 Green Projects for the Evil Genius (Evil Genius) 50 Green Projects for the Evil Genius (Evil Genius)
by Jamil Shariff
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50 Ways to Be a Green Evil Genius Who knew being environmentally conscious would ever be considered evil? With 50 Green Projects for the Evil Genius, you'll have wicked fun while reducing your impact on the planet and saving money. Using easy-to-find... (read more)
Your Price $24.95
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Biking to Work (Chelsea Green Guides) Biking to Work (Chelsea Green Guides)
by Rory Mcmullan
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A complete guide to make cycling to work a reality, and safe, for the beginning cyclist. For those who live within cycling distance to commute to work, this book offers simple safety, bike buying, and gear buying tips, as well as ways to best plan your... (read more)
Your Price $4.95
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