Climate Change

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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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On Technology, Agriculture, and the Arts

On Technology, Agriculture, and the Arts

Fifty Million Farmers

From: Peak Everything

There are reasons to think that our current anomalous abundance of inexpensive food may be only temporary; if so, present and future generations may become acquainted with that old, formerly … 20 $2.00 Add
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On Technology, Agriculture, and the Arts

On Technology, Agriculture, and the Arts

(post-) Hydrocarbon Aesthetics

From: Peak Everything

Will industrial production survive in the post-hydrocarbon era? The answer will of course depend on how much energy humans will have at their disposal. The total amount, as well as the per capita … 16 $1.60 Add
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Once upon a time in deutschland
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Once upon a time in deutschland

From: The Environmentalist’s Dilemma

This chapter details the author’s German heritage and Germany’s postwar journey of coming to terms with its sins; the point is to see what other nations might learn about dealing with … 25 $2.50 Add
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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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Origins

Origins

From: The Memory We Could Be

To understand how we find ourselves in such a situation of ecological precarity requires delving into the past. But our intents are fraught from the start. Any attempt to retell human history is … 8 $0.80 Add
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Our Romance With Reductionism

Our Romance With Reductionism

From: About Canada: The Environment

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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 1: Resistance from Turtle Island

Part 1: Resistance from Turtle Island

Jim Leyden, Watchman

From: Standing on High Ground

Jim Leyden shares his experience as a Sixties Scoop survivor and activist, highlighting the racist and unjust treatment he faced during his jail sentence for opposing the TMX pipeline. ; ; 10 $1.00 Add
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Part 1: Resistance from Turtle Island

Part 1: Resistance from Turtle Island

April Thomas, Secwépemc Matriarch

From: Standing on High Ground

April Thomas highlights the environmental damage the TMX pipeline poses to the Thompson River and unceded Secwépemc’ulecw lands. She describes her own experience of rights violations … ; ; 12 $1.20 Add
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Part 1: Resistance from Turtle Island

Part 1: Resistance from Turtle Island

Billie Pierre, Nlaka’pamux Land Defender

From: Standing on High Ground

This section includes Billie Pierre’s court statement and reflections following her arrest after blocking heavy machinery with her vehicle to halt logging ahead of TMX pipeline construction. ; ; 8 $0.80 Add