Climate week resources
September 4, 2026
Climate Week at the University of Michigan (September 26-October 3) is an opportunity to get informed and get involved. The selected resources here, identified by library experts, offer a variety of perspectives in various genres and formats, organized by time commitment.
Engage with something you find here (or a library resource you find yourself) to fill in a square on Climate Week Bingo (one of many Climate Week events).
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This list barely scratches the surface of our climate-related holdings. To find more, start with keyword searches (for example, "climate fiction" or "environmental justice" or "Attenborough, David"). Get help with keyword searching, and then learn how to refine your search results to discover books, articles, videos, and more.
Got a few minutes?
Read
Here's Where You Come In by Mary Annaïse Heglar (Wired)
Ten ways to confront the climate crisis without losing hope by Rebecca Solnit (The Guardian)
An Inconvenient Time for a Global Heat Wave by Bill McKibben
Is it wrong to be hopeful about climate change? by Diego Arguedas Ortiz (BBC)
How Indigenous Peoples Are Fighting the Apocalypse by Julian Brave NoiseCat (Emergence)
Rachel Cargle and Leah Thomas Talk Black Climate Optimism (Atmos)
In 2030, we ended the climate emergency. Here’s how by Eric Holthaus (The Correspondent)
Watch
Historical clips featuring Rachel Carson explaining why humans pollute (10:58)
Got a few hours?
Read
Ducks: Two Years in the Oil Sands by Kate Beaton — Graphic autobiography that recounts Beaton's experience working in the oil sands in Alberta to pay off her student loans. (The library has extra ebooks and print copies of this title. You can also win your own copy by participating in Climate Week Bingo.)
World Without End: An Illustrated Guide to the Climate Crisis by Jean-Marc Jancovici and Christophe Blain — An eminent climate expert takes a graphic novelist on a journey to understand the profound changes that our planet is experiencing.
Educator and Activist: My Life and Times in the Quest for Environmental Justice by Bunyan Bryant — From the first African American faculty member in the School for Environment and Sustainability at Michigan, a pioneer in the field of environmental justice.
Saving Us: A Climate Scientist’s Case for Hope and Healing in a Divided World by Katharine Hayhoe — A multilayered look at science, faith, and human psychology, from an icon in her field.
Not Too Late: Changing the Climate Story from Despair to Possibility edited by Rebecca Solnit and Thelma Young Lutunatabua — Addresses the political, scientific, social, and emotional dimensions of the most urgent issue human beings have ever faced. See also the Not Too Late website, which offers a study guide, frequently asked questions, and additional resources.
The New Climate War: The Fight to Take Back Our Planet by Michael Mann — Outlines a plan for forcing our governments and corporations to make real change.
H is for Hope: Climate Change from A to Z by Elizabeth Kolbert — An illustrated journey through the history of climate change and the uncertainties of our future.
Watch
American Experience: Rachel Carson — An illuminating and inspiring portrait of a seminal figure whose writings changed the course of our nation and are still highly relevant today.
An Inconvenient Truth — Documents former Vice President Al Gore's campaign to educate people about global warming, raising public awareness of global warming; this year marks its 20th anniversary.
An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power — Al Gore continues travels the world, training an army of climate champions and influencing international climate policy. (Also available for public viewing on campus.)
Ocean with David Attenborough — Explores the role oceans play in regulating the planet’s climate and highlights innovative conservation efforts.
An Optimist’s Guide to the Planet — Showcases creative solutions built by communities and individuals in an attempt to foster a more sustainable future.
Learn more about how to find video in our collection. You can also search and browse our video databases — Kanopy and Alexander Street are particularly rich in relevant documentaries and features.
Got time to dig deeper?
Feed your research
Guide to Climate Sciences — Provides resources, strategies, and information on conducting research in Climate Sciences.
Guide to Climate Futures — Brings together resources to support the Taubman College Climate Futures initiative which, through exploration and discovery, seeks to elevate the university's impact on climate-resilient communities and environmental justice.
Biodiversity Heritage Library — Online archive of historic texts on species living and lost supplied by the world’s leading museums and universities, described by The Guardian as A Bonanza for Fans of the Natural World.
Grist — The largest climate-focused newsroom in the nation.
Get involved
Planet Blue
Climate Action Network
International Rescue Committee
Climate Resistance Handbook
