Environmental Studies
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From  Warden Woods Park |
Naturalist Jason Ramsay-Brown describes Warden Woods, an important ecological and geological area located in Toronto’s Taylor-Massey Creek sub-watershed. He addresses issues of natural … | Jason Ramsay-Brown | 5 | 2020 | $0.50 Add |
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From  EngastrationFrom: Lost Feast |
In this chapter Newman explores the long history of chickens. | Lenore Newman | 22 | 2019 | $2.20 Add |
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From  NEW! Chapter 7Polluted From: Saved by Science |
Dr. Mark J. Poznansky | 26 | 2020 | $2.60 Add | |
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From  Chapter 7Uranium Mining |
This chapter includes the following sections: The Largest Release of Radioactivity in American History – Mining and Milling – Refining and Enriching – Health and Environmental … | Dale Dewar; Florian Oelck | 12 | 2014 | $1.20 Add |
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From  Chapter 7After The Mine Closure and Long Term Care From: Unearthing Justice |
This chapter examines the long term maintenance and care that must continue to be carried out after the closure of a mine, and the potential environmental impact that mining sites can have for … | Joan Kuyek | 13 | 2019 | $1.30 Add |
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From  NEW! Chapter 7Compassion and Coexistence From: Renewal |
This chapter discusses the importance of developing compassion and empathy for non-human organisms | Andres R. Edwards | 19 | 2020 | $1.90 Add |
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From Taylor Creek Park |
Naturalist Jason Ramsay-Brown describes Taylor Creek Park, a historically-important and high-use recreational park located in Toronto’s Taylor-Massey Creek sub-watershed. He illustrates how … | Jason Ramsay-Brown | 9 | 2020 | $0.90 Add |
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From The Pear KingFrom: Lost Feast |
In this chapter Newman reflects on the history of her favorite fruit, the pear. She explores the act of domestication, the shift from small scale local production and the evolution to the … | Lenore Newman | 25 | 2019 | $2.50 Add |
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From NEW! Chapter 8Implementation From: Saved by Science |
Dr. Mark J. Poznansky | 20 | 2020 | $2.00 Add | |
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From Chapter 8Transportation of Radioactive Materials |
This chapter includes the following sections: Nightmare in the Emergency Room – Packaging Radioactive Material – Transport Regulations – Transport – Risks and Concerns | Dale Dewar; Florian Oelck | 9 | 2014 | $0.90 Add |
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From Chapter 8The Structure and Financing of the Mining Industry in Canada From: Unearthing Justice |
This chapter examines the structure of the mining industry in Canada, the rules that mining companies play by, and the way in which companies can take advantage of these rules. | Joan Kuyek | 27 | 2019 | $2.70 Add |
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From NEW! Chapter 8An Ecocentric Ethic From: Renewal |
This chapter discusses how we can create a new ethical framework centered around the preservation of all life. | Andres R. Edwards | 16 | 2020 | $1.60 Add |
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From Glen Stewart Ravine |
Naturalist Jason Ramsay-Brown describes Glen Stewart Ravine in Toronto’s Beach neighbourhood and the genetically-valuable population of red oak (quercus rubra) it supports. He illustrates … | Jason Ramsay-Brown | 4 | 2020 | $0.40 Add |
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From Life is Short, We Must HurryFrom: Lost Feast |
In this chapter Newman explores the history of place preservation and seed storing, fruit hunting and the creation of the “ark of taste.” | Lenore Newman | 23 | 2019 | $2.30 Add |
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From Chapter 9Radiation in War |
This chapter includes the following sections: Nuclear Roulette: Three Case Studies – Radiation at Sea – “Depleted Uranium” – Nuclear Weapons – Nuclear War … | Dale Dewar; Florian Oelck | 22 | 2014 | $2.20 Add |
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From Chapter 9Canada's International Mining Presence From: Unearthing Justice |
This chapter examines the international operations of Canadian mining companies, including some of their exploitative practices and how they are able to avoid being held accountable for their actions. | Joan Kuyek | 18 | 2019 | $1.80 Add |
