Books

The foundational framework for thinking about economics within planetary boundaries. Essential starting point.

The case for why economic growth isn't the answer. Challenging complement to mainstream green economy thinking.

The most comprehensive plan ever proposed to reverse global warming. 100 ranked solutions with data.

An action plan to solve the climate crisis now. OKR-style framework with measurable targets. Context: 86% of newly commissioned renewable capacity in 2022 had lower LCOE than the cheapest new fossil alternative. All fossil fuel demand peaks before 2030 under IEA stated policies.

Hard science fiction exploring realistic pathways through the climate crisis. Policy meets narrative.

Indigenous wisdom meets scientific knowledge. Transforms how you think about our relationship with the living world.

The Grove's accessible explainer series breaking down the green economy for newcomers.

Data scientist from Our World in Data proves environmental progress is real and measurable. The numbers back it up: solar LCOE dropped from $0.445/kWh (2010) to $0.044/kWh (2023), now 56% cheaper than fossil alternatives. Onshore wind fell 69% to $0.033/kWh. PV module prices hit $0.13/W after a 25.7% learning rate sustained across four decades.

MacArthur fellow lays out the economic case for electrifying everything. Founded Rewiring America.

Australia's potential as a renewable energy superpower. Strong economics-first argument. The Western Green Energy Hub proposal illustrates the scale: 50 GW hybrid wind/solar producing >3 Mt/year renewable hydrogen. Green hydrogen must beat ~$2.0-2.9/kg (the projected 2030 cost of SMR+CCS alternatives).

Pulitzer winner on how energy transformation reshapes geopolitics and economics.

Technology and investment framework for reaching zero emissions. Practical, economics-focused. Current green premiums: green steel competitive with conventional at hydrogen below ~$2-2.8/kg (with carbon prices of $15-50/t). Green ammonia carries a 42-110% premium under typical EU conditions. Power-to-liquid SAF requires ~100 kWh per gallon.

Policy solutions that actually work at scale. Implementation over ideology.

Founder of SunEdison on making money in clean energy. Pure economics argument. Emerging market solar/wind auctions now below $30/MWh in India, Brazil, and the Middle East. US solar+4hr battery hybrids at $46-102/MWh (unsubsidized), competitive with gas combined cycle ($39-101/MWh) and below gas peakers ($115-221/MWh).

Follow-up to Drawdown with implementation focus. Comprehensive regeneration framework.

How economic systems can work with natural abundance rather than artificial scarcity.

Rigorous economic framework for post-growth prosperity. Academic but accessible.

How public investment drives green innovation. Challenges value extraction economics.

How moonshot thinking can drive the green transition. Government as market shaper.

How to feed the world without devouring the planet. Provocative food systems rethink.

Shift from efficiency to adaptivity. How biomimicry and natural systems reshape economics.

Addresses attention economy barriers to engaging with long-term environmental thinking.

Sweeping history of humanity that reframes our relationship with nature and technology. Essential context for understanding why the green transition is a return to biological systems, not a departure.

Climate scientist on communication, connection, and why the transition requires social bridges not just technology.

Paris Agreement architects on what's still possible. Solutions-focused, not doom.

Pulitzer winner explores human interventions in nature, from gene drives to carbon capture. Nuanced take.