Welcome to Terra Zero's Book Club. We have put together a collection of our favourite reads, touching topics from ecology, climate change and feminism. Often nuanced and thought-evoking, we hope you enjoy them as much as we did.

Unequal Protection: Environmental Justice and Communities of Color: Dr. Robert Bullard

Unequal Protection is an in-depth exposition and discussion of the numerous ways in which lawmakers in the US racially discriminate in the creation of environmental policies and laws, and unfairly regulate environmental protection laws at the detriment of communities of colour. Further, Dr. Robert Bullard shares how communities of colour are disproportionately affected by pollution and how this all ties into racial justice. This book is a key example of why real environmentalism should be intersectional.

Why We Should All Be Feminists: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

Why We Should All Be Feminists shares a contemporary understanding of feminism, adapted for the landscape of the twenty-first century while maintaining the original sentiment of feminism. Chimamanda writes a personal essay adapted from one of the most acclaimed TEDx talks (click here to watch).

Climate Justice: Mary Robinson

Mary Robinson, Former President of Ireland and major voice in the fight against climate change, calls for urgent climate action and uses her words & experience to inspire climate action and hope. The cure for climate action paralysis, Climate Justice is a humane and inspiring essay on one of the most pressing humanitarian issues of our time and an affirmative defence for optimism.

Women Don't Owe You Pretty: Florence Given

Feminist activist and illustrator Florence Given explores intersectional feminism and its thought provoking nuances through an account of her personal experiences and life. Florence writes about relationships, body image and self-esteem for women, while simultaneously deconstructing the Patriarchy.