Wednesday, September 25, 2024

Fifteen random books every environmentalist should read

At The Revelator John R. Platt tagged fifteen random books that every environmentalist should read. One title on the list:
The Einstein Effect: How the World’s Favorite Genius Got into Our Cars, Our Bathrooms, and Our Minds by Benyamin Cohen

A planet-hopping travelog through the late scientist’s achievements and impact on the world, including several surprising environmental tie-ins. You’ll gain a new appreciation for the white-haired icon and a better understanding of how one person can have a powerful ripple effect that lasts for decades. Plus, you get to find out what happened to Einstein’s brain after he died. (Spoiler alert: It ain’t pretty).
Read about the other entries on the list.

--Marshal Zeringue