Environmental Management
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From  Etobicoke Valley Park |
Naturalist Jason Ramsay-Brown describes Etobicoke Valley Park, an idyllic strip of forested parkland found in Toronto’s far west end. | Jason Ramsay-Brown | 3 | 2020 | $0.30 Add |
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From  Chapter 3Key Environmental Impacts From: Unearthing Justice |
In this chapter, the author describes the various environmental impacts that mining operations have. These include the release of toxic chemicals such as mercury and radon into water bodies, as … | Joan Kuyek | 21 | 2019 | $2.10 Add |
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From Colonel Danforth Park and Lower Highland Creek Parkk |
Naturalist Jason Ramsay-Brown describes Colonel Danforth and Lower Highland Creek Parks, located in Toronto’s Highland Creek watershed. He uses these parks to introduce local native fungi … | Jason Ramsay-Brown | 5 | 2020 | $0.50 Add |
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From  NEW! Chapter 3: Stuff |
Some examples of the upfront carbon in everyday objects, from cars to hamburgers to puffer jackets. But it doesn’t end with the object; for example, a single-use disposable coffee cup has … | Lloyd Alter | 45 | 2024 | $4.50 Add |
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From The Meadoway |
Naturalist Jason Ramsay-Brown describes the precedent-setting transformation of Toronto’s Gatineau Hydro Corridor in to The Meadoway, and the unlocking of hundreds of hectares of new space … | Jason Ramsay-Brown | 7 | 2020 | $0.70 Add |
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From Chapter 4Mining and Colonialism on Turtle Island From: Unearthing Justice |
This chapter discusses the impact of mining on Indigenous communities in Canada, beginning with the arrival of European settlers. It disucsses how mining has impacted the livelihood of Indegenous … | Joan Kuyek | 19 | 2019 | $1.90 Add |
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From East Point Park |
Naturalist Jason Ramsay-Brown describes East Point Park and its Bird Sanctuary, overlooking Lake Ontario from atop Toronto’s Scarborough Bluffs. He outlines the impressive diversity of … | Jason Ramsay-Brown | 3 | 2020 | $0.30 Add |
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From NEW! Chapter 4: Everything Connects |
Many talk about how we might change our housing, transportation, work or diet, but here we see that they are all tied together and interconnected; our food supply is dependent on our … | Lloyd Alter | 15 | 2024 | $1.50 Add |
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From Chapter 5Social Impacts From: Unearthing Justice |
This chapter explores the social impacts that the operation of a mine can have on communities. These impacts last throughout the operation of the mine and range from the displacement of … | Joan Kuyek | 10 | 2019 | $1.00 Add |
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From Gates Gully |
Naturalist Jason Ramsay-Brown uses Gates Gully (Belamy Ravine), which cleaves through the Scarborough Bluffs, to illustrate how local history, natural heritage, art, and culture intersect … | Jason Ramsay-Brown | 8 | 2020 | $0.80 Add |
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From Chapter 6Working in the Mining Industry From: Unearthing Justice |
This chapter discusses the people who work in the mines, the role that unions play in ensuring miners get fairly treated by minng companies, and ends with a discussion of occupational health and … | Joan Kuyek | 14 | 2019 | $1.40 Add |
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From Warden Woods Park |
Naturalist Jason Ramsay-Brown describes Warden Woods, an important ecological and geological area located in Toronto’s Taylor-Massey Creek sub-watershed. He addresses issues of natural … | Jason Ramsay-Brown | 5 | 2020 | $0.50 Add |
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From Chapter 7After The Mine Closure and Long Term Care From: Unearthing Justice |
This chapter examines the long term maintenance and care that must continue to be carried out after the closure of a mine, and the potential environmental impact that mining sites can have for … | Joan Kuyek | 13 | 2019 | $1.30 Add |
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From Taylor Creek Park |
Naturalist Jason Ramsay-Brown describes Taylor Creek Park, a historically-important and high-use recreational park located in Toronto’s Taylor-Massey Creek sub-watershed. He illustrates how … | Jason Ramsay-Brown | 9 | 2020 | $0.90 Add |
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From Chapter 8The Structure and Financing of the Mining Industry in Canada From: Unearthing Justice |
This chapter examines the structure of the mining industry in Canada, the rules that mining companies play by, and the way in which companies can take advantage of these rules. | Joan Kuyek | 27 | 2019 | $2.70 Add |
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From Glen Stewart Ravine |
Naturalist Jason Ramsay-Brown describes Glen Stewart Ravine in Toronto’s Beach neighbourhood and the genetically-valuable population of red oak (quercus rubra) it supports. He illustrates … | Jason Ramsay-Brown | 4 | 2020 | $0.40 Add |
