Environmental Studies
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From  Canadian Diplomatic Efforts to Sell the Tar SandsPart I: Tar Sands Expansionism From: A Line in the Tar Sands |
In Chapter 4 Yves Engler discusses Canadian diplomacy in the decades of its rapidly growing tar sands and its push for carbon-heavy oil globally. It discusses topics including international … | Yves Engler | 9 | 2014 | $0.90 Add |
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From  NEW! Capitalism and Colonialism Unchecked: After the 2025 Election |
In this chapter, Palmer outlines the key policies put in place by the Carney Liberals in 2025-26, including the turn away from labour, Indigenous communities and their rights, and environmental … | Bryan D. Palmer | 25 | 2026 | $2.50 Add |
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From  Carbon PricingEconomists vs. the Public Interest From: The Big Stall |
Reviews competing economic theories about tackling pollution. Explains Edmund Pigou’s work on "externalities" and neo-liberal ideas. An analysis of the two major policy proposals … | Donald Gutstein | 21 | 2018 | $2.10 Add |
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From  CareersFrom: Engage, Connect, Protect |
The author delves into how her organization, Greening Youth Foundation, has created career opportunities for diverse youth, especially in the US National Park Service and other federal agencies, … | Angelou Ezeilo | 15 | 2019 | $1.50 Add |
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From  NEW! Cars, Canadians, and the Twenty-First CenturyFrom: Car Nation Canada |
In this chapter, Anastakis describes the history of the Canadian auto sector from its historic peaks in 2000-2026. He highlights how shifting trade rules challenged the integrated … | Dimitry Anastakis | 6 | 2026 | $0.60 Add |
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From  Catalysts for Change |
Topics include: Greening Campuses – The Food Revolution – The Green Economy – Mainstreaming Green – Open Source – Initiatives, Confluence, Scope and Approach – … | Andrés R. Edwards | 26 | 2010 | $2.60 Add |
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From  Catastrophic Collisions |
This chapter examines meteor impacts, in particular the Chicxulub Impact near the Yucatan Peninsula. | Steven Earle | 14 | 2021 | $1.40 Add |
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From  Cautionary TalesWhat Not to Do From: A Good War |
In Chapter 11, Klein examines the risk of losing civil liberties through Wartime Measures Acts. Focuses on issues relating to Refugee and Immigration Laws in Canada, Canadian Aid to Other Parts … | Seth Klein | 22 | 2020 | $2.20 Add |
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From  NEW! Cautious OilFrom: Seven Days in Halifax |
In this chapter, Ashe describes events of Day Six of Halifx’ 1970 “Encounter on Urban Environment,” focusing on offshore oil prospects for Nova Scotia and transportation issues. … | Robert Ashe | 7 | 2025 | $0.70 Add |
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From  Celebrations of Honor and RespectFrom: Common Threads |
This chapter explores developing events that are both environmentally aware and nurturing for humanity. | Sharon Kallis | 30 | 2014 | $3.00 Add |
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From  Century of the WindFrom: The Wayfinders |
From The Wayfinders: Why Ancient Wisdom Matters in the Modern World | Wade Davis | 62 | 2009 | $6.20 Add |
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From  NEW! Challenges of Our CommunitiesGrowing Local Leadership From: Building Community |
Local Communities: The Foundation of Society – Challenges That Local Communities Are Facing – Community Capital: What It Is and Why It Matters – The Guiding Principles: How They … | James S. Gruber | 11 | 2020 | $1.10 Add |
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From  NEW! Challenging Corporate RuleFrom: Still Hopeful |
In Chapter Three Barlow discusses the importance of challenging authority– all authority. The chapter discusses topics including institutional power, networks and political structures, … | Maude Barlow | 50 | 2022 | $5.00 Add |
 ChangemakersEmbracing Hope, Taking Action, and Transforming the World |
With every news report, the world seems to be careening off the rails. It’s all too easy to slip into despair waiting for co-opted, self-serving governments to act. The antidote to fear and … | Fay Weller; Mary Wilson | 208 | 2018 | View |
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From  NEW! Changes in the Oceans During the PETMFrom: Runaway Climate |
Changes in the Oceans During the PETM: A pulse of 13 C, depleted carbon, warming, acidification, sea level rise, ocean currents and changes to ocean life during the PETM (high temperature, … | Steven Earle | 12 | 2024 | $1.20 Add |
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From NEW! Changes on Land During the PETMFrom: Runaway Climate |
Changes on Land During the PETM: The land sediment record (global locations with Paleocene-Eocene transition sedimentary rocks, types of rocks) and climate changes on land, … | Steven Earle | 20 | 2024 | $2.00 Add |
