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  • Books to Revisit for Context: The Ones That Are Relevant in 2025

    Before summing up, it’s worth mentioning other voices that shaped how we even talk about climate change. Even if these authors don’t have new releases, their books remain among the most searched and referenced in 2025. They built the groundwork for the new generation of climate writers featured above:

    6. ‘What If We Get It Right? Visions of Climate Futures’ by Ayana Elizabeth Johnson

    While technically published at the end of 2024 by Penguin Random House, the book is labeled as a New & Noteworthy title for 2025. Johnson gathers stories from scientists and activists imagining what the world could look like if we succeed in cutting emissions and rebuilding communities. If you prefer hope built on data rather than denial, this book fits that mood:

    • It focuses on real solutions already underway and the people making them work, from coastal restoration to energy justice
    • It matters as we see how imagining success can be as motivating as warning about failure
    • It is a non-fiction copy that achieved New York Times Bestseller status, and it was also listed as a Smithsonian Best Book of the Year

    7. ‘The Language of Climate Politics: Fossil‑Fuel Propaganda and How to Fight It’ by Genevieve Guenther

    Published in 2024 (print) by Oxford University Press. Despite being a 2024 release, its prominence in climate-communication circles into 2025 justifies its inclusion. Guenther argues that we don’t just lack climate action. We actually see how we lack the right way of talking about it:

    • It focuses on how fossil-fuel interests and well-meaning advocates alike, using the terms like “resilience” to slow real change
    • It matters as we see how mis-framed language can block action, and how changing the words we use becomes part of the solution

  • Here Comes the Sun: A Last Chance for the Climate and a Fresh Chance for Civilization’ by Bill McKibben

    Published in August 2025, this nonfiction book is McKibben’s most direct call yet to speed up the solar revolution. He argues that sunlight and wind are now the cheapest energy sources. If you’re looking for data mixed with story clarity, this book:

    • Focuses on how solar and wind power are expanding faster than any energy source in history
    • It matters as we see optimism and strategy: proof that clean energy is already underway

    4. ‘Birch and Jay’ by Allister Thompson

    This is actually a fiction novel (it goes under climate-fiction type) with an engaging story. We also see the future-crisis setting. Published in April 2025, the author tells the story of two people whose lives keep circling back to each other in a small rural town. It’s a quiet reflection on loss and how people rebuilt:

    • It focuses on how personal relationships mirror the natural world
    • It matters as we see how the author uses human connection just to send us a reminder on what’s at stake in a place that all we call home

    5. ‘Life on a Little-Known Planet: Dispatches from a Changing World’ by Elizabeth Kolbert

    Published in November 2025, this new nonfiction collection gathers the author’s reports. She writes about melting glaciers, communities that are trying to adapt, and so much more. Her writing stays rooted in fact but never loses the human detail:

    • As we mentioned, it is nonfiction type which is written in investigative style; and it also was published by Crown Publishing Group, featuring in Kirkus Reviews as a Most Anticipated Fall 2025 release
    • Also, Kolbert is a Pulitzer Prize–winning author for The Sixth Extinction, so it is just adding authority to this work

  • Top New Books on Climate Change to Read in 2025

    We see how scientists point out that we’ve effectively turned up Earth’s “thermostat” by about 1.3°C since the 19th century, according to the NASA Climate Data. It’s a factual climate benchmark, showing how much warming has already happened.

    We also see how publishers and media outlets track book releases, and say there are more climate-related books being published in early 2025 than in the same period in 2024. It’s a sign that public interest in the topic is growing fast. So here are standout releases (mostly non-fiction) that we believe can shift your perspective and possibly your actions this year:

    1. ‘Abundance’ by Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson

    Published in March 2025, the authors argue that many climate and infrastructure goals are being held back by regulatory inertia. This nonfiction title reached #1 on the The New York Times bestseller list. It’s been described as “one of Barack Obama’s favourite books of 2025.” They propose an “Abundance Agenda” to accelerate clean energy:

    • If you’re someone who wants big-picture system change, this book gives you the sweep
    • It focuses on policy and regulation bottlenecks (moments where climate projects get stuck in paperwork even when we have the technology and money to build)

    2. ‘The Joyful Environmentalist’ by Isabel Losada

    Published in February 2025, the author argues that caring for the planet doesn’t have to come from exhaustion. She shows that sustainability can grow from small pleasures. If you’re someone who wants climate action to feel real, this book:

    • Focuses on daily habits that make sustainability practical: you can cut waste or start repairing things
    • It matters as we see how Losada reframes activism through joy: we see the proof that optimism can drive change as effectively as protest

  • The Most Inspiring New Books on Climate Change in 2025

    If you check the latest research of the Global Monitoring Laboratory on CO₂, you will find a record that shows a rise from 340 ppm in 1980 to almost 425.83 ppm in 2025, marking the sustained growth since the NOAA measurements began. This also means that from 2021 to 2025, there are now 85 more molecules of CO₂ trapping heat. That shift is now what scientists call critical, according to many new books on climate change published in 2025.

    Writers like Bill McKibben and Elizabeth Kolbert continue to shape how we understand this emergency. Thanks to them, we also see new conversations from Ayana Elizabeth Johnson and Genevieve Guenther, both frequent TED speakers. And of course, Al Gore, who still stands as a reference point. Based on that, we’ve gathered the titles below. We also took into account popular publishing sources and the book summary app to provide the core ideas and copies to stay up to date on the climate stories shaping 2025.

  • When Will This Outbreak Slow Down?

    Outbreaks tend to fade when:

    • Movement stops
    • Cases are isolated early
    • Barns adopt strict biosecurity
    • Events enforce regulations

    However, new clusters can appear when:

    • Travel resumes too quickly
    • Infected but asymptomatic horses move between barns
    • Facilities fail to disinfect equipment or shared spaces

    Seasonality also plays a role—winter barns with low ventilation are especially vulnerable.

  • Environmental Hygiene: The Overlooked Factor

    Disinfection is critical—EHV can linger on surfaces for hours to days depending on temperature and humidity.

    Use virucidal disinfectants with proper contact time:

    • Accelerated hydrogen peroxide
    • Quaternary ammonium compounds
    • Bleach solutions (freshly mixed)

    Clean high-touch surfaces often:

    • Stall latches
    • Lead ropes
    • Aisleway light switches
    • Grooming tools

    Manure management and proper waste disposal further reduce viral load in the environment.

  • Treatment & Recovery: What Owners Should Expect

    There is no cure for EHV, but supportive care improves outcomes dramatically.

    Typical treatment includes:

    • Anti-inflammatory medications
    • Fluids for hydration
    • Antiviral medications in some cases
    • Bladder support for neurologic horses

    Most respiratory cases recover fully with rest. Neurologic cases require intensive care, sling support in some situations, and close monitoring.

    Recovery timelines vary:

    • Respiratory cases: 2–4 weeks
    • Neurologic cases: Weeks to months

    Can Vaccines Prevent an Outbreak? Yes—and No.

    EHV vaccines are an important tool, but their role is often misunderstood.

    What vaccines can do:

    • Reduce severity of respiratory symptoms
    • Reduce viral shedding
    • Decrease risk in pregnant mares

    What vaccines cannot guarantee:

    • Full prevention of neurologic EHM
    • A virus-proof barn
    • Immunity during high-stress travel

    Still, a well-timed vaccination schedule reduces overall outbreak severity, especially in show barns and breeding facilities.

  • our Most Powerful Prevention Tool

    During an outbreak, every barn should operate like a small biosecure facility. Effective biosecurity isn’t complicated—it’s consistent.

    Daily hygiene practices

    • Assign personal buckets, grooming kits, and tack
    • Disinfect stall doors, cross-ties, and aisleway hardware
    • Use gloves or hand sanitizer between horses
    • Limit visitors and nonessential handlers

    Improve ventilation

    Open barn doors, add fans (without blowing directly between stalls), and reduce dust buildup.

    Reduce stress

    Well-rested, well-hydrated, and well-fed horses have stronger immunity.

    Should You Travel to Shows or Trail Rides Right Now?

    During a multi-state EHV outbreak, travel is the single largest risk factor.

    You should reconsider travel if:

    • Your state or region has confirmed cases
    • You board at a high-traffic barn
    • You plan to attend large indoor winter shows

    If you must travel

    • Sanitize trailers before and after use
    • Avoid shared water sources at events
    • Request on-site temperature monitoring
    • Keep horses from touching others over stall walls

    Event organizers should provide isolation stalls, pre-arrival health forms, and strict temperature checks for all attendees.

  • Early Symptoms of EHV You Need to Watch For

    During an outbreak, fever is often the first red flag. Many barns catch EHV early simply by taking temperatures twice a day.

    Common early signs

    • Fever above 101.5°F
    • Nasal discharge
    • Lethargy or unusual quietness
    • Coughing or reduced appetite

    Neurologic (EHM) symptoms

    • Hind-limb weakness
    • Stumbling or wobbly gait
    • Difficulty urinating
    • Inability to stand

    These neurologic cases require immediate veterinary intervention.

    What You Should Do Today If You’re in an Affected Region

    When EHV cases appear in your area—or anywhere along your horse’s travel route—swift action is your best defense.

    1. Stop All Horse Movement

    No clinics, no shows, no hauling. Virus spread almost always accelerates through travel.

    1. Begin Temperature Checks

    Record temperatures twice daily. A rising temp is often the first—and only—early warning.

    1. Establish Quarantine Protocols

    Any horse with fever or exposure should be isolated for 21–28 days with:

    • Separate handler
    • Separate equipment
    • No shared airflow if possible
    1. Contact Your Veterinarian

    PCR testing is the gold standard for confirming infection.

    1. Alert Your Boarding Barn or Event Organizer

    Outbreak control is community-based. Transparency saves horses.

  • Economic, Welfare, and Industry-Wide Impact

    A. Financial disruption

    An EHV outbreak doesn’t just threaten horse health—it disrupts entire business models.
    Owners face:

    • Vet bills
    • Emergency testing
    • Quarantine expenses
    • Lost training weeks
    • Event cancellations
    • Insurance implications
    • Decreased sale values for recently exposed horses

    A single virus event can cost the industry hundreds of thousands of dollars.

    B. Welfare and emotional impact

    EHM cases are emotionally draining.
    Owners watch their horses lose balance, struggle to stand, or fight through neurologic decline. Euthanasia decisions can come suddenly and without warning.

    C. Community impact

    • Rodeos cancel qualifiers
    • Shows shut down
    • Hauling routes change
    • Breeding farms enter lockdowns
    • Trainers pause operations
    • Transport companies modify schedules

    An EHV outbreak alters the rhythm of the entire equine community—from small backyard barns to national rodeo circuits.

    EHV is not a simple seasonal virus. It affects the horse’s lungs, nervous system, and reproductive health. It can also harm long-term performance. The impact does not stop with the horse. It spreads into barns, breeding programs, travel plans, equine businesses, and even whole regional economies.

    Knowing how EHV works—from the smallest cell to the entire stable—is the first step in protecting horses during the 2025 outbreak.