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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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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
Overrun

Overrun

Dispatches from the Asian Carp Crisis

Intelligent investigative writing meets experiential journalism in this important look at one of North America’s most voraciously invasive species. Politicians, ecologists, and government … 387 View
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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
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Part 2: Resistance from a place of spirit

Part 2: Resistance from a place of spirit

Tama Ward, Storyteller and Educator

From: Standing on High Ground

This section includes Tama Wards court statement detailing her decision to block access to the TMX pipeline construction and the events of that day. ; ; 7 $0.70 Add
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Part 2: Resistance from a place of spirit

Part 2: Resistance from a place of spirit

Hisao Ichikawa, Activist, Musician

From: Standing on High Ground

This section includes Hisao Ichikawa’s court statement following his arrest for blocking TMX pipeline construction on Burnaby Mountain, along with his reflections on his activism, music, … ; ; 5 $0.50 Add
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Part 2: Resistance from a place of spirit

Part 2: Resistance from a place of spirit

Emilie Teresa Smith, Anglican Priest

From: Standing on High Ground

This section includes Emilie Teresa Smith’s court statement following her arrest, along with letters she wrote during her four-day sentence at Aulouette Women’s Correctional Facility. ; ; 21 $2.10 Add
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Part 2: Sustainable Community Building Blocks

Part 2: Sustainable Community Building Blocks

Water and Sewage

From: Toward Sustainable Communities

North America is abundant in lakes and rivers yet, in many regions, water resources are in critical supply. Costs for operating, maintaining and expanding sewage treatment facilities continue to … 14 $1.40 Add
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Part 3: Resistance from a place of privilege

Part 3: Resistance from a place of privilege

Elizabeth May, Leader of the Green Party of Canada

From: Standing on High Ground

Elizabeth May outlines the goals of the TMX, proposed by Kinder Morgan Piplelines, criticizes government-backed environmental harm, and calls for solidarity with Indigenous land defenders. ; ; 12 $1.20 Add
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Part 3: Resistance from a place of privilege

Part 3: Resistance from a place of privilege

Romilly Cavanaugh, Professional Engineer

From: Standing on High Ground

Romilly Cavanaugh, environmental engineer and former Trans Mountain employee, shares her account of her protest at a drill site, including her decision to chain herself to a fence, the events … ; ; 12 $1.20 Add
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Part 3: Resistance from a place of privilege

Part 3: Resistance from a place of privilege

Tim Bray, Software Engineer and Writer

From: Standing on High Ground

Tim Bray recounts the events that took place on the day of his arrest while protesting the TMX on Burnaby Mountain, and includes his court statement. ; ; 7 $0.70 Add
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Part 3: Resistance from a place of privilege

Part 3: Resistance from a place of privilege

Robert A. Hackett, PhD, Professor Emeritus, SFU School of Communication

From: Standing on High Ground

Robert A. Hackett reflects on his career in activism and in politics, critiques Canada’s colonial legacy, and shares his hopes for meaningful national transformation. His statement to the … ; ; 13 $1.30 Add
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Part 3: Resistance from a place of privilege

Part 3: Resistance from a place of privilege

Robert Stowe, MD, Neurologist

From: Standing on High Ground

Dr. Robert Stowe recounts his arrest during a TMX protest in and reflects on disparities in how his arrest and sentencing was handled compared to fellow arrestees and Indigenous land defenders. … ; ; 12 $1.20 Add