Environmental Studies
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From ![]() NEW! Chapter TwoCapitalism: Caveats and Critics |
This chapter explores the capitalist system. Rand discusses the pitfalls of unrestricted growth and the warnings of the Club of Rome. Rand concludes that capitalist systems can and must be … | Tom Rand | 27 | 2020 | $2.70 Add |
![]() Charging AheadHydro-Québec and the Future of Electricity |
Hydro-Québec manages one of the largest power grids on the continent. It is among the most profitable, the least expensive and the greenest. With a stunning renewable energy rate of 99.8 … | Jean-Benoît Nadeau; Julie Barlow | 320 | 2019 | View |
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From ![]() Childhood Trauma and the Science of AddictionFrom: Fighting For Space |
In 1998, Dr. Gabor Mate placed a lucrative career on hold and joined hands with Liz Evans, treating addicts in the Downtown Eastside. Mate’s eight years with the Portland Hotel meant … | Travis Lupick | 26 | 2017 | $0.52 Add |
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From ![]() ChinaA New Model of Development From: Ecological Footprint |
What’s the trajectory for China? | Bert Beyers; Mathis Wackernagel | 7 | 2019 | $0.70 Add |
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From ![]() NEW! Choosing the Best Policy Tools |
In Chapter 6 Kaufman discusses the main policy tools that are currently working to help people introduce and implement climate action and policy. The chapter discusses regulations, elections, … | Cynthia Kaufman | 17 | 2021 | $1.70 Add |
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From ![]() Cigarettes |
Chapter Four includes the following topics: History – Filters/Light Cigarettes, Menthol, Other Additives/Flavours/Toxins – Health Risks – Secondhand/Passive Smoke – Third- … | James G. Wigmore | 159 | 2023 | $15.90 Add |
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From ![]() City and CountryFrom: The Culture of Nature |
The author analyzes the blurring of rural and urban identities in popular culture, including an examination of mainstream advertisements. The chapter includes 10 photos and images. | Alexander Wilson | 31 | 2019 | $3.10 Add |
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From ![]() Civil Society LeadershipFrom: A Good War |
In Chapter 10, Klein shifts his focus from the political sphere to that of role of civil society primarily through social movements to bring change and mobilize the masses. Focusing on issues of … | Seth Klein | 16 | 2020 | $1.60 Add |
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From ![]() Climate ChangeFrom: Back to the Well |
In this chapter, de Villiers explores the impacts of climate change on our global water supply, including who will be most affected and to what degree. | Marq de Villiers | 15 | 2018 | $1.50 Add |
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From ![]() Climate Change and Work and Employment in the Canadian Postal and Courier SectorFrom: Climate@Work |
Geoff Bickerson; Meg Gingrich; Sarah Ryan | 16 | 2013 | $1.60 Add | |
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From ![]() NEW! Climate Change is Changing the WeatherPART 1 |
This chapter presents current and projected changes in weather-related challenges across the U.S. It presents specific examples of unprecedented disruptions and shocks associated with climate … | Laura Lengnick | 18 | 2022 | $1.80 Add |
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From ![]() NEW! Climate Hyprocrites Unite! |
In this chapter Grover ties together the themes of the book, and suggests how climate activists can best accomplish their goals. | Sami Grover | 12 | 2021 | $1.20 Add |
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From ![]() Climate Justice?Wake Up, Canada, and Smell the Coffee! From: The Fair Trade Handbook |
This chapter concerns Canadian efforts to slow climate change, or the lack thereof. Continued inaction means that Indigenous peoples will be first and most effected. The author suggests … | Monika Firl | 11 | 2021 | $1.10 Add |
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From ![]() NEW! Climate JusticePART 1: Essential Groundwork From: Worlds at Stake |
Chapter 3 focuses on the concept of climate justice. | Aaron Saad | 19 | 2022 | $1.90 Add |
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From ![]() Climate, Work and Labour: The International ContextThe International Context From: Climate@Work |
Carla Lipsig-Mummé | 20 | 2013 | $2.00 Add | |
![]() Climate@Work |
Climate@Work addresses this deficit by systematically tackling the question of the impact of climate change on work and employment and by analyzing Canada’s conservative silence towards … | Carla Lipsig-Mummé | 200 | 2013 | View |

















