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Vintage books that bring us closer to nature

Storytelling is a vital tool in protecting our future on this planet. From nature writing to novels that bring a breath of sea air, here are just some of the books that can help us to better understand – and to advocate for – the world we inhabit.

Flay lay of Vintage books on climate change and nature

‘We cannot overestimate the power of storytelling,’ Greta Thunberg told the 2021 Edinburgh TV Festival in a livestream conversation with Jo Nesbo. ‘Storytelling is a huge contributor to changing these social norms.’

Here are just some books that we believe can help to bring a more human meaning to the climate and sustainability discussions in the news.

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