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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
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The sun does not shine at night

The sun does not shine at night

From: Between Doom and Denial

In this chapter, Leach examines the promise and limits of solar and wind power in Canada’s push toward a net-zero electricity sector by 2035. 14 $1.40 Add
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The Sword of Reason and the Power of the Law: The Legal Right to a Healthy Environment

The Sword of Reason and the Power of the Law: The Legal Right to a Healthy Environment

From: Damming the Peace

How most other nations have legislation on their books that would have allowed British Columbians to stop the Site C dam under construction in B.C.’s Peace River Valley, using an example … 7 $0.70 Add
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The Tar Sands Healing Walk

The Tar Sands Healing Walk

Part II: Communities and Resistance

From: A Line in the Tar Sands

In Chapter 12 Jesse Cardinal discusses and explores healing, through topics such as Tar Sands Healing Walk. 7 $0.70 Add
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The Work That Reconnects with Children and Teens

The Work That Reconnects with Children and Teens

From: Coming Back to Life

Many adults, especially parents and teachers, face an agonizing dilemma: how to talk with our children about the Great Unraveling, knowing they will suffer its effects in their lifetimes. We want … ; 29 $2.90 Add
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The world will always use (enough of our) oil and gas

The world will always use (enough of our) oil and gas

From: Between Doom and Denial

In this chapter, Leach examines Canada’s oil and gas future amid climate action, arguing that while fossil fuel use will persist, the volume and price will decline sharply. 21 $2.10 Add
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Thinking Together About Changing Everything
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Thinking Together About Changing Everything

From: More Powerful Together

This chapter contains the following readings: Global Climate and Inequality Crises – This Research Project – Working Towards Decolonial Research Practice – This Book 17 $1.70 Add
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Timeline of Key Events
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Timeline of Key Events

From: Testimonio

A thorough timeline of some key events in Guatemalan history starting in 1523 and stretching to 2020. ; 6 $0.60 Add
To Be A Water Protector
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To Be A Water Protector

The Rise of the Wiindigoo Slayers

Winona LaDuke is a leader in cultural-based sustainable development strategies, renewable energy, sustainable food systems and Indigenous rights. Her new book, To Be a Water Protector: Rise of … 320 View