Environmental Studies

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Tragedy of the White Amur

Tragedy of the White Amur

From: Overrun

This chapter discusses efforts by the United States government to regulate the transport and breeding of non-native species. 26 $2.60 Add
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Transformation

Transformation

From: Changing Tides

In the Conclusion Frid argues that we are on a knife edge and the time to act is now. Frid stresses how our actions in the next few decades of the 21st Century, will impact our world for the next … 10 $1.00 Add
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Transforming Agriculture

Transforming Agriculture

Women Farmers Define a Food Sovereignty Policy for Canada

From: Food Sovereignty in Canada

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Transforming our Politics

Transforming our Politics

Bold Leadership, Then, There and Now

From: A Good War

In Chapter 12, Klein examines how we must transform our politics and our politicians, how we must vote for leaders who are willing to act and plan like Climate Change is an emergency. Klein … 28 $2.80 Add
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Human Rights and the Impact Assessment Act
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Human Rights and the Impact Assessment Act

Proponents and Consultants as Duty Bearers

From: The Next Generation of Impact Assessment

This chapter argues for a human rights centred approach to the interpretation and operationalization of the provisions of the Impact Assessment Act (IAA), emphasizing the role of IA proponents … ; 23 $2.30 Add
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Treating Addiction as a Problem of Meaning

Treating Addiction as a Problem of Meaning

From: About Face

The readings in the fourth section of the book covers the contemporary discourse surrounding addiction in Canada, and outlines a variety of possible paths forward for combatting addiction. 9 $0.90 Add
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Triumph of the Sun

Triumph of the Sun

The Mother of All Disruptions

From: A Finer Future

This chapter explores the disruptive potential of solar power to completely transform the way that we produce and use electricity as a society. ; ; ; 47 $4.70 Add
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Trouble with Fishing

Trouble with Fishing

From: Overrun

In this chapter, the author travels to Illinois to meet with commercial fishermen who fish the rivers and lakes of the Midwest. Topics discussed include the methods that fishers use to attempt to … 28 $2.80 Add
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Turning the Bull Loose

Turning the Bull Loose

From: About Canada: The Environment

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Two Degrees Too Late (A Shell Game)

Two Degrees Too Late (A Shell Game)

From: The Big Stall

Examines why climate scientists believe it is imperative to limit warming to no more than 2 degrees celsius. Discusses why turning to natural gas, as is advocated by energy corporations and many … 21 $2.10 Add
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Underground Ecologies
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Underground Ecologies

From: Being and Swine

In this chapter, philosopher Fahim Amir discusses the impact of pollution on the animal world and the forms of pollution our society creates as a byproduct of pharmaceutical production, power … ; ; 34 $3.40 Add
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Understand Emissions: Where, Who, What, When and How

Understand Emissions: Where, Who, What, When and How

From: The Memory We Could Be

Beyond the rich debates surrounding complexity in climate science, when it comes to emissions, there are five major discussions: where, who, what, when and how? Where are emissions coming from? … 21 $2.10 Add
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Understanding Adaptive Capacity
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Understanding Adaptive Capacity

PART 1

From: Resilient Agriculture, 2nd Edition

This chapter explores the concept of adaptive capacity: the ability of a farm to manage human, social, natural, physical, and financial resources to adapt to changes in its environment. The … 14 $1.40 Add
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Understanding Exposure

Understanding Exposure

From: Resilient Agriculture

This chapter explores the ways that climate change impacts different regions and different crops, and outlines the effects that environmental changes will have on the highly delicate balance that … 24 $2.40 Add
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Understanding Exposure
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Understanding Exposure

PART 1

From: Resilient Agriculture, 2nd Edition

This chapter talks about exposure and dealing with climate change, offering some climate change adaptation concepts that help to clarify options that reduce climate risk and cultivate the climate … 16 $1.60 Add