Charles Simard
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From  NEW! AppendixWhere to Start? Practical Tips for Getting Involved Right Now From: Ecology for the 99% |
This appendix outlines a few simple principles to help get you started in activism. | Alain Savard; Arnaud Theurillat-Cloutier; Charles Simard; Clément de Gaulejac; Frédéric Legault | 6 | 2024 | $0.60 Add |
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From NEW! ConclusionIn the Face of Disaster, the Strategy of the 99 Percent From: Ecology for the 99% |
This section outlines key strategies for addressing the climate crisis, showing how the tactics discussed throughout the book work together to advance coordinated action and climate justice. | Alain Savard; Arnaud Theurillat-Cloutier; Charles Simard; Clément de Gaulejac; Frédéric Legault | 24 | 2024 | $2.40 Add |
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NEW! Ecology for the 99%Twenty Capitalist Myths Debunked |
Ecology for the 99% provides inspiration for building grassroots environmental movements through a lively discussion of the most persistent capitalist myths. It presents compelling evidence for … | Alain Savard; Arnaud Theurillat-Cloutier; Charles Simard; Clément de Gaulejac; Frédéric Legault | 276 | 2024 | View |
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From NEW! Glossary of Technical TermsFrom: Ecology for the 99% |
This section provides a glossary of technical terms used throughout the book. | Alain Savard; Arnaud Theurillat-Cloutier; Charles Simard; Clément de Gaulejac; Frédéric Legault | 5 | 2024 | $0.50 Add |
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From NEW! IntroductionFrom: Ecology for the 99% |
This section introduces the economics of capitalism and the political strategies capable of overcoming it. | Alain Savard; Arnaud Theurillat-Cloutier; Charles Simard; Clément de Gaulejac; Frédéric Legault | 6 | 2024 | $0.60 Add |
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From NEW! Myth 1The Problem Is Overconsumption! From: Ecology for the 99% |
This chapter deconstructs the narrative that consumers should bear the weight of environmental guilt, explaining that wealthy people and the issue of production pollute more than consumers. | Alain Savard; Arnaud Theurillat-Cloutier; Charles Simard; Clément de Gaulejac; Frédéric Legault | 14 | 2024 | $1.40 Add |
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From NEW! Myth 10Carbon Markets: They Work! From: Ecology for the 99% |
This chapter examines the limitations of carbon markets, highlighting their ineffectiveness in reducing emissions and highlighting how offset projects result in the infringement of Indigenous … | Alain Savard; Arnaud Theurillat-Cloutier; Charles Simard; Clément de Gaulejac; Frédéric Legault | 11 | 2024 | $1.10 Add |
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From NEW! Myth 11Capitalism Is Inescapable Because Selfishness Is a Part of Human Nature From: Ecology for the 99% |
This chapter critiques the "human nature" justification for capitalism by demonstrating the ways many societies have historically prioritized mutual aid and cooperation over individual … | Alain Savard; Arnaud Theurillat-Cloutier; Charles Simard; Clément de Gaulejac; Frédéric Legault | 8 | 2024 | $0.80 Add |
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From NEW! Myth 12Economic Planning Means Going Back to the USSR From: Ecology for the 99% |
This chapter critiques the shortcomings of both contemporary capitalist economies and the Soviet model, and proposes democratic planning as an alternative framework for organizing the economy. | Alain Savard; Arnaud Theurillat-Cloutier; Charles Simard; Clément de Gaulejac; Frédéric Legault | 8 | 2024 | $0.80 Add |
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From NEW! Myth 13Market Is Freedom! From: Ecology for the 99% |
This chapter interrogates the idea of the "free market," arguing that markets are actively shaped by dominant actors whose influence undermines innovation and contributes to systemic … | Alain Savard; Arnaud Theurillat-Cloutier; Charles Simard; Clément de Gaulejac; Frédéric Legault | 10 | 2024 | $1.00 Add |
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From NEW! Myth 14There’s No Alternative to Capitalism Anyway From: Ecology for the 99% |
This chapter outlines the practical organization of a democratically planned economy, highlighting how this model would be more environmentally responsible. | Alain Savard; Arnaud Theurillat-Cloutier; Charles Simard; Clément de Gaulejac; Frédéric Legault | 14 | 2024 | $1.40 Add |
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From NEW! Myth 15Democracy Is Slow, but the Climate Crisis Can’t Wait! From: Ecology for the 99% |
This section discusses the need for enhanced democratic engagement in response to the climate crisis, emphasizing citizen empowerment. | Alain Savard; Arnaud Theurillat-Cloutier; Charles Simard; Clément de Gaulejac; Frédéric Legault | 8 | 2024 | $0.80 Add |
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From NEW! Myth 16There’s Nothing Left to Do, It’s the End! From: Ecology for the 99% |
This section explains the importance of standing up to powerful political and economic groups by establishing a large-scale, environmentalist, popular power. | Alain Savard; Arnaud Theurillat-Cloutier; Charles Simard; Clément de Gaulejac; Frédéric Legault | 6 | 2024 | $0.60 Add |
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From NEW! Myth 17The Problem Is That People Have Become Too Individualistic From: Ecology for the 99% |
This section highlights the need to build trust with people outside of the climate activist community, giving them time to adopt collective organizing practices and new ideals that support … | Alain Savard; Arnaud Theurillat-Cloutier; Charles Simard; Clément de Gaulejac; Frédéric Legault | 7 | 2024 | $0.70 Add |
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From NEW! Myth 18The Only Way to Mobilize People Is to Have Charismatic Leaders From: Ecology for the 99% |
This chapter explores the belief that prominent leaders drive social movements, arguing their influence is actually limited. It highlights the importance of strong, collective organization as … | Alain Savard; Arnaud Theurillat-Cloutier; Charles Simard; Clément de Gaulejac; Frédéric Legault | 5 | 2024 | $0.50 Add |
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From NEW! Myth 19All We Need Is to Elect an Eco-Friendly Government! From: Ecology for the 99% |
This chapter explains that electing environmentally conscious governments is not enough to enact climate action. It emphasizes the need for pre-election action to highlight the urgency and … | Alain Savard; Arnaud Theurillat-Cloutier; Charles Simard; Clément de Gaulejac; Frédéric Legault | 6 | 2024 | $0.60 Add |
