Poh-Gek Forkert
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| Title & Subtitle | Abstract | Contributors | Pages | Year | Purchase |
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 Fighting DirtyHow a Small Community Took on Big Trash |
Fighting Dirty tells the story of how one small group of farmers, small-town residents, and Indigenous people fought the world’s largest waste disposal company to stop them from expanding a … | Poh-Gek Forkert | 208 | 2017 | View |
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From PrefaceFrom: Fighting Dirty |
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From From the Lab to the TrenchesFrom: Fighting Dirty |
The author talks about how he came to join the fight between a small but determined group of rural folks and the biggest garbage company in the world, which happened when he agreed to work as a … | Poh-Gek Forkert | 4 | 2017 | $0.40 Add |
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From David vs. GoliathFrom: Fighting Dirty |
This chapter explores how, as the public consultation process developed, so did opposition from local citizens. In this instance, Goliath is the dump currently owned by Waste Management of Canada … | Poh-Gek Forkert | 4 | 2017 | $0.40 Add |
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From The Local GarbagemanFrom: Fighting Dirty |
This chapter explores Richmond Township’s geology, goegraphy, and history, as well as the story of Fred Sutcliffe. | Poh-Gek Forkert | 6 | 2017 | $0.60 Add |
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From The Cookie MonsterFrom: Fighting Dirty |
The author discusses a conversation with Margaret Walsh, the first elected official to oppose the dump expansion. Her perspectives on these events are explored. | Poh-Gek Forkert | 9 | 2017 | $0.90 Add |
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From Goodbye Local Garbageman, Hello Mega-dumpFrom: Fighting Dirty |
This chapter looks at the messy aftermath of Fred Sutcliffe’s decision to submit an application to the provincial Ministry of the Envrionment to expand his dumpsite. | Poh-Gek Forkert | 7 | 2017 | $0.70 Add |
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From First Stirrings of AngerFrom: Fighting Dirty |
This chapter highlights the community’s suffering following the transformation of the newly renamed Richmond Landfill post-1988. | Poh-Gek Forkert | 7 | 2017 | $0.70 Add |
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From An Unwavering ActivistFrom: Fighting Dirty |
This chapter focuses on Mary Lynne Sammon, a key activist in this struggle. | Poh-Gek Forkert | 9 | 2017 | $0.90 Add |
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From A Mountain of GarbageFrom: Fighting Dirty |
This chapter traces developments in this case, and the work of citizens to fight against the landfill expansion. | Poh-Gek Forkert | 7 | 2017 | $0.70 Add |
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From King RichardFrom: Fighting Dirty |
This chapter explores developments in the battle against this expansion, and outlines some advice for community activists. | Poh-Gek Forkert | 7 | 2017 | $0.70 Add |
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From Learning the Ropes and Raising a StinkFrom: Fighting Dirty |
This chapter talks about the activism of farmer Allan Gardiner and the election of a new mayor in Greater Napanee—David Remington. Finally, it looks at effects of the expansion on the … | Poh-Gek Forkert | 8 | 2017 | $0.80 Add |
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From Fractured LimestoneFrom: Fighting Dirty |
This chapter details Steve Medd’s role in this story and environmental issues caused by the landfill. The issue of "fractured limestone" is explored. | Poh-Gek Forkert | 7 | 2017 | $0.70 Add |
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From The Plight of Three FamiliesFrom: Fighting Dirty |
This chapter tells the story of the Shelleys, the Sutcliffes, and the Cranstons, and their struggles due to the landfill’s effects on their farms. | Poh-Gek Forkert | 10 | 2017 | $1.00 Add |
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From The ChiefFrom: Fighting Dirty |
This chapter focuses on the situation and struggles faced by the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte due to the landfill, and the role of Chief Don Maracle. | Poh-Gek Forkert | 8 | 2017 | $0.80 Add |
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From Ups and DownsFrom: Fighting Dirty |
This chapter explores about a half-dozen key episodes and dates in this battle. | Poh-Gek Forkert | 4 | 2017 | $0.40 Add |
