Environmental Studies

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Changing the Culture

From: Engage, Connect, Protect

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This chapter grounds the previous chapters in the realities of dealing with the cultural differences that arise when attempting to integrate diverse youth into the mainstream environmental sector. 14 $1.40 Add
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Nuclear Power Plants

From: From Hiroshima to Fukushima to You

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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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Warden Woods Park

From: Toronto's Ravines and Urban Forests

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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 … 5 $0.50 Add
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Compassion and Coexistence

From: Renewal

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This chapter discusses the importance of developing compassion and empathy for non-human organisms 19 $1.90 Add
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Polluted

From: Saved by Science

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From People to the Planet – How Sovereign is Sovereign?

From: The Case for Climate Capitalism

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In this chapter, Rand discusses the question of sovereignty. He argues that we must look beyond national borders and begin thinking on a global level to address climate change. 18 $1.80 Add
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Choosing the Best Policy Tools

From: The Sea Is Rising and So Are We

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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, … 17 $1.70 Add
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Common Threads

From: Common Threads

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Weaving unmistakably weaves us all together regardless of what culture we come from. There are three kinds of woven cloth that can be found worldwide — everything comes back to tabby, twill … 12 $1.20 Add
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Community Nutrition Practice and Research

Integrating a Food Sovereignty Approach

From: Food Sovereignty in Canada

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Conclusion

The History and Future of Mining in Canada

From: Mining Country

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Degrowth

PART 3: The System-Changing Frameworks

From: Worlds at Stake

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Chapter 8 explores the idea of degrowth, as opposed to the role of perpetual economic growth which had led to the current ecological crisis. 20 $2.00 Add
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Echoes Across the Lake

From: Changing Tides

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This chapter depicts Frid’s experiences at the hunting and spiritual camp of the Tsilhqot’in First Nations at Teztan Biny (Fish Lake). Through it, Frid further develops on the themes … 11 $1.10 Add
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Energy and the Future of Farming

From: Emergent Agriculture

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We can and should energize our modern food production system with solar and other renewable energy sources, as has been done for most of the past 10,000 years. To be sure, the sun will always … 12 $1.20 Add
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Environmental Health Issues Related to Industrial Pollution

From: Consuming Sustainability

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