Earth

[close] Read for the Earth with Wild Type Press! This reading group was started as an Artists for the Earth project (https://www.earthday.org/campaign/artists-for-the-earth/) and is moderated by artist and master naturalist Peggy West.

[close] From the very first telescope, humanity knew that somewhere out in the infinite universe was another civilization of organisms. We wandered for centuries, exploring the darkest depths of the expanding infinity, yet it was not enough. As humans, we were not satisfied. We searched and searched, until finally, they became curious. This time, they came to us. Upon their first arrival, there was only peace. It was a joyous moment, until our human side showed once again. As their advanced abilities were revealed, humanity felt inferior. Inferiority was weakness, and everybody knows the human race doesn't stand for weaknesses. We assassinated the aliens with some hope that maybe we could extract the DNA from their bodies, but for the first time in the history of humankind, we were not strong enough. This was no longer a fight for our world. We were fighting for our survival. "This is the beginning of the end."

[close] Did you know that the world average recycling rate for plastic bottles is 50%? And that in America the rate is only 20%? Did you know that 40% of your bottled water is actually filtered tap water? Did you also know that your tap water is tested multiple times PER DAY and that bottled water is only tested by people under the company's employ? This is a group where people can gather to think about such issues and potentially dicuss their ideas. Create all the topics you want :)

[close] Ecofiction, eco-fiction, green fiction--call it what you will, I believe it's an up-and-coming genre. Looking for those who agree to share the books you love.