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The Environmental NGO Industry and Frontline Communities

The Environmental NGO Industry and Frontline Communities

Part I: Tar Sands Expansionism

From: A Line in the Tar Sands

In Chapter 5 Dave Vasey reflects on the deep historical narrative of activism, examining the relationship between environmental non-governmental organizations (ENGOs) and tar sands campaigns, and … 12 $1.20 Add
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The Exuberance of Herring

The Exuberance of Herring

From: Changing Tides

This chapter is based on Frid’s research collaborations with coastal First Nations and academics on herring. 19 $1.90 Add
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The Fight Against Corporate Control of Water

The Fight Against Corporate Control of Water

From: Whose Water Is It, Anyway?

In this reading, the author provides the background on how she became involved in water activism. She goes on to discuss how government deregulation has allowed corporations to exploit water as a … 30 $3.00 Add
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The Fight for Water Justice
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The Fight for Water Justice

From: Still Hopeful

In Chapter Four Barlow focuses on the fight for water justice and her own activism. The chapter focuses on topics such as the commercialization of Canadian water, the North American Free Trade … 41 $4.10 Add
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The First World War and the Twenties, 1911–1929

The First World War and the Twenties, 1911–1929

From: Rivals for Power: Ottawa and the Provinces

Describes Ottawa’s efforts to supersede provincial powers especially concerning natural resources from 1911-1929. 17 $1.70 Add
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The Future of the Commons

The Future of the Commons

From: Think Like a Commoner

There is much more that can be said about the commons — in greater depth, with greater precision, from different cultural perspectives, and with the wisdom of historians, poets and artists. … 8 $0.80 Add
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The Glorious Gate

The Glorious Gate

From: Overrun

This chapter discusses efforts by un United States Army Corps of Engineers to construct a barrier to prevent the Asian carp from entering the Great Lakes. 30 $3.00 Add
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The Greatest Danger - The Deadening of Heart and Mind

The Greatest Danger – The Deadening of Heart and Mind

From: Coming Back to Life

perils facing life on Earth are so massive and unprecedented they are hard even to take in. The very danger signals that should rivet our attention, summon up the blood and bond us in collective … ; 17 $1.70 Add
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The Last Tar Sands Pipeline
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The Last Tar Sands Pipeline

From: To Be A Water Protector

A Pipeline Runs Through It – Sandpiper Timeline – Not Minnesota Nice – Palisade: Let’s Be Good Neighbors – The Necessity Defense – Whispering Dirty Secrets: … 110 $11.00 Add
The New Carbon Architecture

The New Carbon Architecture

Buiding to Cool the Climate

"Green buildings" that slash energy use and carbon emissions are all the rage, but they aren’t enough. The hidden culprit is embodied carbon — the carbon emitted when … 186 View
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The Next Steps to Take
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The Next Steps to Take

From: Still Hopeful

In Chapter Five Barlow examines alternative approaches to the current framing of global commerce and business, which is dominated by the narratives of neoliberalism and corporate interests. She … 54 $5.40 Add
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The Rise of New Ontario, 1889–1918

The Rise of New Ontario, 1889–1918

From: North of Superior

Through wheat, wood, and transportation improvements this became a region in transformation. Looks at the natural resources of the area and gold fever, pulp paper and electrical power, the cost … ; 22 $2.20 Add
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The Rise of Reactionary Environmentalism in the Tar Sands

The Rise of Reactionary Environmentalism in the Tar Sands

Part I: Tar Sands Expansionism

From: A Line in the Tar Sands

In Chapter 3 Ryan Katz-Rosene examines how federal and provincial governments alongside industry and high-profile apologists have constructed narratives by reframing environmental concerns. … 10 $1.00 Add
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The Rise of the Native Rights–Based Strategic Framework: Our Last Best Hope to Save Our Water, Air, and Earth

The Rise of the Native Rights–Based Strategic Framework: Our Last Best Hope to Save Our Water, Air, and Earth

Part III: Future Prospects

From: A Line in the Tar Sands

In Chapter 22 Clayton Thomas-Muller examines how the present environmental framework is being developed from native rights, discussing the cost of loss of ecosystems, the global climate crisis, … 13 $1.30 Add
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The Rising of the Women
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The Rising of the Women

From: Still Hopeful

In Chapter Two Barlow reflects on the three interrelated but distinct stages of her own social justice journey from first working within the women’s movement with Canada, the international … 33 $3.30 Add
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The Story that Got Us in Trouble

The Story that Got Us in Trouble

From: A Finer Future

This chapter outlines the factors that have led society to the precipice of collapse: institutionalized greed, increased stratification of wealth and unregulated economic growth. ; ; ; 17 $1.70 Add