Global Warming

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Myth 6

Myth 6

It’s Not about Political Vision, It’s about Science

From: Ecology for the 99%

This chapter describes the relationship between climate science and the political interest of major governments. It explains that while political leaders acknowledge the environmental crisis, … ; ; ; ; 8 $0.80 Add
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Myth 7

Myth 7

We’re All in This Together

From: Ecology for the 99%

This chapter highlights how the climate crisis affects communities unequally, with some facing greater hardships and critiques the leaders responsible for these affects. ; ; ; ; 8 $0.80 Add
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Myth 8

Myth 8

Nothing Is Preventing Capitalism from Becoming Green!

From: Ecology for the 99%

This chapter challenges the idea that capitalism can grow without harming the environment, critiques the concept of "decoupling", and highlights how climate impacts are unevenly … ; ; ; ; 8 $0.80 Add
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Myth 9

Myth 9

We Just Need to Make an Energy Transition!

From: Ecology for the 99%

This chapter discusses why capitalism is unlikely to abandon its dependence on fossil fuels and transition toward a renewable economic model. ; ; ; ; 11 $1.10 Add
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Navigating the Confluence

Navigating the Confluence

From: Thriving Beyond Sustainability

Topics include: Ecosystem Decline – Energy Transition – Population Growth – Economic Disparity – Climate Change – A Confluence of Possibilities – Taking Action 16 $1.60 Add
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Neoliberalism and the World-Saving Market
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Neoliberalism and the World-Saving Market

PART 2: The System-Preserving Frameworks

From: Worlds at Stake

Chapter 4 reflects on the current neoliberal system and its primarily market-oriented solutions to tackle climate change. 22 $2.20 Add
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Net-Zero Challenge

Net-Zero Challenge

From: Getting to Zero

Indentifies how Canada, in contrast to several other countries, has failed to develop a credible plan of action for reducing greenhouse gas emissions to net-zero by 2050. Proposes that an … 18 $1.80 Add
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New Times, New Tools

New Times, New Tools

Managing For Resilience

From: Resilient Agriculture

This chapter summarizes the key innovations and practices that the farmers featured in the book have implemented to deal with climate change and describes the main attributes of a sustainable … 42 $4.20 Add
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Oil Sands Binges, Rebrands

Oil Sands Binges, Rebrands

From: The Big Stall

Analyzes the relationship between the oil industry and the Alberta government. The industry’s approach shifted to accepting a cap on carbon emissions which permitted ongoing operations and … 21 $2.10 Add
Oil’s Deep State

Oil’s Deep State

How the petroleum industry undermines democracy and stops action on global warming — in Alberta, and in Ottawa

Why have democratic governments failed to take serious steps to reduce carbon emissions despite dire warnings and compelling evidence of the profound and growing threat posed by global warming? … 256 View
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One Planet

One Planet

Ecological Limits and Then What?

From: Ecological Footprint

Once we compare demand (footprint) with supply (biocapacity) it becomes clear which countries run ecological deficits. It begs the question – are ecological deficits an economic risk?  Where are … ; 25 $2.50 Add
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Overcoming the Barriers and Building More Powerful Movements
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Overcoming the Barriers and Building More Powerful Movements

From: More Powerful Together

This chapter contains the following readings: Confronting and Overcoming the External Barriers – Confronting and Overcoming the Internal Barriers – Relational Theories of Change and … 39 $3.90 Add
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Paris

Paris

Big Oil Gets Its Deal

From: The Big Stall

Analyzes the 2015 Paris Accord on climate change and reports on how the proceedings came to be dominated by corporate interests. Analyzes the impact of decades of well funded denialism. Suggests … 22 $2.20 Add
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Part 1
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Part 1

The Keys to Human Permaculture

From: Human Permaculture

Definitions and Foundations of Classic Permaculture – The Contribution of Human Permaculture – Change the World, Starting with Yourself – Reconnecting with Our Deep Belonging to … ; 47 $4.70 Add
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Part 1: Mobilizing For Sustainability
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Part 1: Mobilizing For Sustainability

From: Toward Sustainable Communities

Part 1 includes the following chapters: The Global Context for Sustainability – Sustainable Community Development – Policymaking for Sustainable Community Development – Planning … ; ; 91 $9.10 Add
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Part 2
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Part 2

Design: A How-To Guide

From: Human Permaculture

Definition of Design for Permaculture – The Nine Steps of Design – Three Examples of Design – Discovering My Personal Niche ; 21 $2.10 Add