Environmental Studies

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Chapter 4: Everything Connects
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Chapter 4: Everything Connects

From: The Story of Upfront Carbon

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 … 15 $1.50 Add
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Burger 2.0

Burger 2.0

From: Lost Feast

In this chapter Newman explores the possible future of alternative meat, through examining the history of veggie burgers, Beyond Meat products, and the next generation of agricultural innovation … 16 $1.60 Add
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Chapter 5
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Chapter 5

In Serious Condition

From: Saved by Science

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Rough Terrain, 1973-2016

From: Mining Country

This chapter discusses mining in Canada at the end of the 20th century, and into the early 21st century. Topics discussed in this chapter include increasing resistance to new mines from … ; 26 $2.60 Add
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Chapter 5

Industrial Use of Radiation

From: From Hiroshima to Fukushima to You

This chapter includes the following sections: Improper Disposal of Radioactive Devices: Three Case Studies – Radioactive Gauges – Nuclear Well Logging – Industrial Radiography … ; 12 $1.20 Add
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Preventing Homelessness among People with Mental Illness
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Preventing Homelessness among People with Mental Illness

From: Ending Homelessness in Canada

Chapter 5 tackles mental illness as it relates to homelessness. Examining the complex ways in which individuals with mental illness fall into homelessness and barriers that nonlinear or rational … 113 $11.30 Add
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Chapter 5

Nature’s Intelligence

From: Renewal

This chapter explores the concept of intelligence and the ways in which the natural world displays a systemic ability to solve problems and overcome obstacles. 16 $1.60 Add
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Gates Gully

Gates Gully

From: Toronto's Ravines and Urban Forests

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 … 8 $0.80 Add
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The Living Wind

The Living Wind

From: Lost Feast

In this chapter Newman provides an overview on the rise and fall of the passenger pigeon in North America. Through this Newman examines how during the shift from agricultural to industrial … 21 $2.10 Add
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Chapter 6

Hunger

From: Saved by Science

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Heritage, History, and Zombie Mines

From: Mining Country

This chapter discusses abandoned mines throughout Canada and efforts to contain pollution and reclaim devastated land. ; 14 $1.40 Add
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Chapter 6

Nuclear Power Plants

From: From Hiroshima to Fukushima to You

This chapter includes the following sections: The Sarcophagus – History of Nuclear Power – Nuclear Fission – The Controlled Fission Chain Reaction – Types of Nuclear … ; 32 $3.20 Add
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How a Shelter Can Prevent Homelessness
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How a Shelter Can Prevent Homelessness

Prevention Services at the Old Brewery Mission106

From: Ending Homelessness in Canada

George Ohana’s Chapter on shelters looks at how current shelters can adapt and evolves to offer solutions to end homelessness instead of just treating the symptoms. By looking at policy, … 13 $1.30 Add
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Chapter 6

Kinship and Creativity

From: Renewal

This chapter explores how a focus on nature can inspire and guide creative persuits. 18 $1.80 Add