In THE LIGHT BETWEEN APPLE TREES, Priyanka Kumar takes us on a dazzling and transformative journey to rediscover apples, brilliantly weaving together science and childhood memories with the apple’s storied history. Available wherever books are sold! islandpress.org/apple

After each new unprecedented environmental disaster, news stories feature a stunned community member saying something like: 'This doesn't happen in my neighborhood.' Dr. Janelle White says we need to accept that it can happen here—and need to be prepared.

Don't miss this stellar interview with Priyanka Kumar for her book - out on 9/25 - THE LIGHT BETWEEN APPLE TREES with Utah Public Radio "Access Utah" with Tom Williams. cc @islandpress.bsky.social 👋 @iammblankenship.bsky.social www.upr.org/show/access-...

Got my early author copies from @islandpress.bsky.social! Excited for this book to help people win on everything from new speed bumps, to protected bike lanes, to expanding transit service (and stopping cuts), and a whole lot more. Pre-order your copy at islandpress.org/books/if-you...

Belated congratulations to Anna Zivarts @nondriver.bsky.social on her book When Driving is Not an Option from @islandpress.bsky.social ! Her book sparked some thoughts about building a transportation system that works for everyone. islandpress.org/books/when-d...

When it comes to protecting their residents from environmental harms, lawmakers in red and blue states alike are making progress without waiting for Washington. A HEALTHY UNION author Susan Kaplan spotlights some examples in a new Governing opinion piece.

Get the HOT TAKES ebook for just $21.99! It’s a groundbreaking illustration of how climate affects journalism.  Plus, download a free excerpt from LIVING OFF GRID. City dweller or country dreamer—here's how anyone can move towards a sustainable lifestyle. islandpress.org

Climate and health are inextricably connected. Understand this link for just $55 plus shipping with our September Book Bundle! This month only, save $25 when you buy all three. Only on islandpress.org/bundle

NATURE'S ALLIES presents the inspiring stories of eight conservationists who changed our world. NATURALIST: A GRAPHIC ADAPTATION is a beautifully illustrated edition of E.O. Wilson's bestselling memoir. This month only, get both for just $40! islandpress.org/2for40

Explore how resilience narratives often deflect from systemic violence and silence Indigenous pathways to repair in our new op-ed by Lala Forrest.

Cutting off clean energy sources while demand for AI skyrockets will spike energy prices. Institute for Market Transformation's Alex Dews explores how energy efficiency is a solution for reducing both grid loads and the need for infrastructure investment.

A fun thing about having my book come out via @islandpress.bsky.social is that there are some serious Island Press Stans out there (Island Pressers?) who read & love everything the press puts out islandpress.org/books/if-you...

Get the HOT TAKES ebook for just $21.99! It’s a groundbreaking illustration of how climate affects journalism.  Plus, download a free excerpt from LIVING OFF GRID. City dweller or country dreamer—here's how anyone can move towards a sustainable lifestyle. islandpress.org

Climate and health are inextricably connected. Understand this link for just $55 plus shipping with our September Book Bundle! This month only, save $25 when you buy all three. Only on islandpress.org/bundle

NATURE'S ALLIES presents the inspiring stories of eight conservationists who changed our world. NATURALIST: A GRAPHIC ADAPTATION is a beautifully illustrated edition of E.O. Wilson's bestselling memoir. This month only, get both for just $40! islandpress.org/2for40

20 Tips To Know Before Living Off The Grid thetinylife.com/off-grid-liv...

Natural gas has long been promoted as a “bridge fuel” — a cleaner alternative to coal and oil that can ease the transition to renewable energy. But how clean is it, really? Island Press contributor Sue Inches outlines the good and bad news.

Whether you’re an urbanite who just wants to save some money (and carbon) with small solar arrays or you’re ready to purchase land or you’ve already taken the plunge and want a better way to deal with wastewater, LIVING OFF GRID will set you up for success. islandpress.org/off-...

Get the HOT TAKES ebook for just $21.99! It’s a groundbreaking illustration of how climate affects journalism.  Plus, download a free excerpt from LIVING OFF GRID. City dweller or country dreamer—here's how anyone can move towards a sustainable lifestyle. islandpress.org

Climate and health are inextricably connected. Understand this link for just $55 plus shipping with our September Book Bundle! This month only, save $25 when you buy all three. Only on islandpress.org/bundle

If you’ve ever dreamed of the truly unplugged lifestyle, LIVING OFF GRID will help you navigate the most important decisions you’ll need to make to create the reality that’s right for you. islandpress.org/off-... #offgrid #homestead #farmstead #farmlife #growyourown #garden #farm

NATURE'S ALLIES presents the inspiring stories of eight conservationists who changed our world. NATURALIST: A GRAPHIC ADAPTATION is a beautifully illustrated edition of E.O. Wilson's bestselling memoir. This month only, get both for just $40! islandpress.org/2for40

TOMORROW — Island Press Book Club 📚 Join us for a conversation with NPR Climate Editor Sadie Babits. Sadie's new book HOT TAKES bridges the gap between climate science and impactful journalism for every reporter. Register now—pay what you can! give.islandpress.org/HotTakes @sadiebabits.bsky.social

OUT NOW — The expanded paperback edition of Austin Frerick’s acclaimed BARONS, which tells the story of the titans of the U.S. food industry, their rise to power, and the consequences for workers, eaters, and democracy itself. islandpress.org/barons. @austinfrerick.bsky.social

Pursuing an urban planning career? Learn from Island Press authors @jeffspeck.bsky.social and David Dixon! From network-level design to balancing ‘place’ and ‘flow,’ these Planetizen Courses are tailor-made for planners focused on sustainable, human-centered streets. courses.planetizen.com/courses

"Ultimately, rebuilding faith in government begins with rebuilding faith in each other. When we share responsibility for our communities—when neighbors connect, participate, and help shape our governance—we push government to serve all of us better."

Congrats to Elizabeth Sawin's MULTISOLVING for being nominated for the getAbstract International Book Award 2025 in the Business Impact category! MULTISOLVING is an accessible resource offering unique approaches to the world’s most complex and intertwined societal issues. islandpress.org/mult...

"As survivors of Katrina, and as organizers today, we carry the lesson that migration must be understood as a fundamental human right. Twenty years later, the grief remains, but so does the will to rebuild, resist, and reimagine." islandpress.medium.c... #Katrina20

New from Island Press contributors Andrei Greenwood and Faye Matthews of Taproot Earth Hurricane Katrina Revealed Why Climate Justice Must Include the Right to Free Movement islandpress.medium.c... #Katrina20

Arizona Town Fears Becoming a Clean Energy Sacrifice Zone

We Need Human Connection to Heal Democracy and Build Shared Prosperity

In Praise of Analog Cities: Futureproofing in a Time of Crisis by Island Press author Mikael Colville-Andersen

0️⃣🚶🏿AUGUST EXCLUSIVES — This month only, get the ebook of GOING FOR ZERO by Carl Elefante for just $24.99! Plus, download a free excerpt from ARRESTED MOBILITY by Charles T. Brown only on islandpress.org

As a non-profit publisher, Island Press relies on support from readers like you to disseminate the messages of our books and authors. Consider making a small donation by signing up for our monthly Page Turners book club! RSVP to our next event here: give.islandpress.org...

To mark the upcoming release of Ryan Mitchell’s book LIVING OFF GRID, we’re sharing the top misconceptions you learn about when you first go off grid. Check back on this thread each day for new insights. And be sure to pre-order Ryan’s book today! Islandpress.org/off-grid #LivingOffGrid #Homestead

If we're serious about ending the overdose crisis, we must prepare for trauma the way we prepare for storms. That means funding long-term, culturally grounded behavioral health services and embedding mental health professionals into disaster response teams. progressive.org/op-e... #Katrina20

Katrina was not only a climate catastrophe. It was also a mental health emergency. In its wake, studies revealed spikes in post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, and substance use among evacuees, writes Island Press contributor Dr. Audrey L. Tanksley. progressive.org/op-e... #Katrina20

Exciting news -- I'll be back on the road later this week bopping around Iowa for the expanded paperback release of Barons. I'd love to see yah if you're in the area 🚗📚

Got a green thumb? THE GOOD GARDEN is a fun guide to making your patch of Earth happy and healthy. A NORTHERN GARDENER’S GUIDE TO NATIVE PLANTS AND POLLINATORS is an indispensable gardening bible profiling 300+ species. This month, get both for just $40 islandpress.org/2for40

"We remember the wildfires in California and New Jersey. We remember the floods in Texas and Delaware. We remember those whose livelihoods have vanished as seasons shift and environments change. But is remembering enough? We must do more." www.nj.com/opinion/2025...

Hurricane season is here—and so are the tools to respond. This 3-book bundle offers expert insight on adapting our coastlines, protecting older adults, and reinventing disaster insurance. 📙📘📔 Get all 3 for $75 → islandpress.org/bundle

Why Jeff Speck is a “Zoning Abolitionist”

For decades we have blamed 100-year-old maps for the patterns of spatial racial inequity that persist in American cities today. An esteemed researcher says: we’ve got it all wrong. Learn more in this Planetizen feature from Island Press author Alan Mallach www.planetizen.com/f...

0️⃣🚶🏿AUGUST EXCLUSIVES — This month only, get the ebook of GOING FOR ZERO by Carl Elefante for just $24.99! Plus, download a free excerpt from ARRESTED MOBILITY by Charles T. Brown only on islandpress.org

"This moment calls for meaningful action that centers Black women’s leadership in energy justice. Our solutions—from community solar cooperatives to mutual aid organizations—offer scalable models for building an energy system that serves all frontline communities."

Black women across America are showing how bold, transformational leadership advances energy justice for their communities and for so many others, writes Jacqueline Patterson in a new article on the Island Press Medium page.

Because climate change affects every human (and animal, and plant), that means it affects all of our stories. Register for our free book club event next month with HOT TAKES author @sadiebabits.bsky.social and bridge the gap between climate science and storytelling. give.islandpress.org/HotTakes

Despite federal setbacks on clean energy, local ownership of thermal energy networks (TENs) is allowing cities and towns to meet their climate goals while advancing energy democracy. Read our new @nextcity.org commentary piece by Johanna Partin. nextcity.org/urbanist-new...

"In the face of intensifying climate threats, preparing for a baby now means preparing for everything — because resilience isn’t something you’re born with; it’s built, step by step." www.theinvadingsea.com/2025/08/19/d...

Got a green thumb? THE GOOD GARDEN is a fun guide to making your patch of Earth happy and healthy. A NORTHERN GARDENER’S GUIDE TO NATIVE PLANTS AND POLLINATORS is an indispensable gardening bible profiling 300+ species. This month, get both for just $40 islandpress.org/2for40