Climate Change

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Mobilizing Labour

Mobilizing Labour

Just Transition, Then and Now

From: A Good War

In Chapter 7, Klein examines the role of labour in the fight for climate action. Klein argues that through examining the mobilization of the labor and work force during and after the Second World … 36 $3.60 Add
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More People Using Ever More Water

More People Using Ever More Water

From: Back to the Well

In this chapter, de Villiers looks at the impact of population growth on water availability, and tries to answer the question of whether there will be enough clean, safe water for a more populous … 9 $0.90 Add
More Powerful Together
NEW!

More Powerful Together

Conversations with Climate Activists and Indigenous Land Defenders

How can social movements help bring about large-scale systems change? This is the question Jen Gobby sets out to answer in More Powerful Together. As an activist, Gobby has been actively involved … 250 View
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Moving Forward

Moving Forward

From: Getting to Zero

Identifies how grassroots movements and organizations can move forward to develop sector profiles, targets, and plans of action to create sustained climate action. 43 $4.30 Add
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Moving Heat with Ocean Currents

Moving Heat with Ocean Currents

From: A Brief History of the Earth's Climate

In this chapter Earle details the impact of ocean currents on the Earth’s climate. 16 $1.60 Add
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Myth 1

Myth 1

The 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. ; ; ; ; 14 $1.40 Add
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Myth 10

Myth 10

Carbon 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 … ; ; ; ; 11 $1.10 Add
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Myth 11

Capitalism 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 … ; ; ; ; 8 $0.80 Add
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Myth 12

Economic 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. ; ; ; ; 8 $0.80 Add
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Myth 13

Market 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 … ; ; ; ; 10 $1.00 Add
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Myth 14

There’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. ; ; ; ; 14 $1.40 Add
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Myth 15

Democracy 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. ; ; ; ; 8 $0.80 Add
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Myth 16

There’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. ; ; ; ; 6 $0.60 Add
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Myth 17

Myth 17

The 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 … ; ; ; ; 7 $0.70 Add