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  1. Academics Urge Government Climate Action
    Sources News Release

    Resource Type: Article/Report/Letter
    Published: 2009
    More than 500 university faculty members from universities across Canada signed a letter to the Canadian Government calling for immediate drastic reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. The letter points out the time frame of reductions is critical.
  2. Alien Invasion
    How the Harris Tories Mismanaged Ontario

    Resource Type: Book
    Published: 2001
    An examination of the devasting results of seven years of social and economic destruction inflicted the by the right-wing fanatics who ruled Ontario under the premiership of Mike Harris.
  3. Alternative Economic Indicators
    Resource Type: Book
    Published: 1991
    Anderson outlines out a new conceptual framework for economics which gives attention to enviromentalism and social indicators as well as financial ones.

  4. An Open Letter To Congress From US Scientists On Climate Change And Recently Stolen Emails
    Sources News Release

    Resource Type: Article/Report/Letter
    Published: 2009
    As U.S. scientists with substantial expertise on climate change and its impacts on natural ecosystems, our built environment and human well-being, we want to assure policy makers and the public of the integrity of the underlying scientific research.
  5. Animal Alliance of Canada
    Media Profile in Sources

    Resource Type: Organization
  6. Arctic Wars, Animal Rights, Endangered People
    Resource Type: Book
  7. Automotive Industries Association of Canada
    Media Profile in Sources

    Resource Type: Organization
  8. Beyond Homelessness
    Christian Faith in a Culture of Displacement

    Resource Type: Book
    Published: 2008
    Beyond Homelessness looks at the socioeconomic, ecological and spiritual dimensions of homelessness. Going further than seeing housing as being bricks and mortar the authors see it as a search for belonging, identity and security. They argue that if we see the world as holy instead of earth as home and we understand the Gospels, faith will heal the disharmony in which we have mired ourselves.
  9. Beyond Interdependence
    The Meshing of the World's Economy and the Earth's Ecology

    Resource Type: Book
    Published: 1992
  10. Bhopal: The Inside Story
    Carbide Workers Speak Out on the World's Worst Industrial Disaster

    Resource Type: Book
    Published: 1994
    An account of the disaster in Bhopal, India.
  11. Blueprint for a Green Economy
    Resource Type: Book
    Published: 1989
  12. Canada and the State of the Planet
    The Social, Economic and Environmental Trends That Are Shaping Our Lives

    Resource Type: Book
    Published: 1997
  13. Canadian Association for Laboratory Accreditation Inc. (CALA)
    Media Profile in Sources

    Resource Type: Organization
  14. The Canadian Environmental Education Catalogue
    A Guide to Selected Resources

    Resource Type: Article/Report/Letter
  15. Canadian Federation of University Women
    Media Profile in Sources

    Resource Type: Organization
  16. Canadian Industrial Transportation Association
    Media Profile in Sources

    Resource Type: Organization
  17. Canadian Organic Growers Inc.
    Media Profile in Sources

    Resource Type: Organization
  18. Canadian Polar Commission
    Media Profile in Sources

    Resource Type: Organization
  19. Canadian Wildlife Federation
    Media Profile in Sources

    Resource Type: Organization
  20. Car Care Canada
    Media Profile in Sources

    Resource Type: Organization
  21. Chris Chopik, Professional Speaker, Author, and Founder of www.EvolutionGreen.com
    Media Profile in Sources

    Resource Type: Organization
  22. Citizens for Public Justice
    Media Profile in Sources

    Resource Type: Organization
  23. The Climates of Canada
    Resource Type: Book
    Published: 1990
  24. The Closing Circle
    Man, Technology & the Environment

    Resource Type: Book
    Published: 1971
  25. Commuto Inc.
    Media Profile in Sources

    Resource Type: Organization
  26. Connexions Annual 1989
    A Social Change Sourcebook: Information and ideas about social and environmental alternatives

    Resource Type: Book
    Published: 1989
  27. Connexions Annual Overview: Environmental, Land Use, Rural
    Resource Type: Article/Report/Letter
    Published: 1994
    As we witness an apparently unending succession of environmental hazards and catastrophes, awareness is spreading that we are in the midst of a profound ecological crisis. There is still hope for reversing the trend toward environmental collapse, but only if we are able to work together worldwide to achieve profound changes.
  28. Connexions Library: Environment Focus
    Resource Type: Internet WWW site
    Selected articles, books, websites and other resources on environment, ecology, climate change, pollution, and land use.
  29. Conservation Ontario
    Media Profile in Sources

    Resource Type: Organization
  30. CSA Group
    Media Profile in Sources

    Resource Type: Organization
  31. Debt and the Environment
    Resource Type: Book
    Published: 1991
  32. Defending the Earth
    A Dialog Between Murray Bookchin and Dave Foreman

    Resource Type: Book
    Published: 1991
    A renowned political theorist faces off against a direct-action activist to discuss: What is the connection between theory and activism? What is the role of sabotage in creating social change? How can human beings fit into a stable ecosystem?
  33. Des jeunes participent à une occupation pacifique pour la justice climatique à l'intérieur du Comité sur l'Environement de la Chambre des Communes
    Sources News Release

    Resource Type: Article/Report/Letter
    Published: 2009
    Six jeunes ont entrepris une occupation pacifique à l'intrieur du Parlement canadien, à
    l'occasion d'une rencontre du Comité permanent de l'environnement et du
    développement durable dans l'édifice du centre.
  34. Directory of Environmental Organizations
    Resource Type: Book
    Published: 1981
    Comprehensive environmental listsings. Mostly Southern California, but also lists national and international environmental conservation and ecological organizations. In addition to the alphabetically organized environmental listings, media and print reso
  35. Directory of Environmental Organizations
    Resource Type: Book
    Published: 1991
  36. Earth Day Canada
    Media Profile in Sources

    Resource Type: Organization
  37. Ecological Imperialism
    The Biological Expansion in Europe, 900-1900

    Resource Type: Book
  38. Economics for Everyone
    A Short Guide to the Economics of Capitalism

    Resource Type: Book
    Published: 2008
  39. Environment Topic Index in Sources Directory of Experts
    Spokespersons, Experts, and Resources

    Resource Type: Internet WWW site
    A subject guide to experts and spokespersons on topics related to environment in the Sources directory for the media.
  40. Environmental Resource Book
    Resource Type: Book
    Published: 1992
  41. Environmental Resource Book
    Resource Type: Book
    Published: 1986
  42. Europe's Green Alternative
    Resource Type: Book
    Published: 1992
    The authors propose a continent of autonomous regions that are economically decentralized, feminist and underpinned by nonviolent social structures.
  43. Federation Metro Toronto Tenants' Associations
    Media Profile in Sources

    Resource Type: Organization
  44. Fisheries and Oceans Canada
    Media Profile in Sources

    Resource Type: Organization
  45. For the Common Good
    Redirecting the Economy Toward Community, the Environment, and a Sustainable Future

    Resource Type: Book
    Published: 1989
    The authors argue that America's growth-oriented, industrial economy has led to environmental problems and propose an alternative economic paradigm.
  46. Fresh Water Seas
    Saving the Great Lakes

    Resource Type: Book
    Published: 1990
  47. The Gaia Atlas of Cities
    New Directions for Sustainable Urban Living

    Resource Type: Book
    Published: 1993
  48. The Gaia Atlas of First Peoples
    Resource Type: Book
    Published: 1990
    Entries on indigenous peoples from around the globe, focusing on three main areas: their way of life, the present crisis, and the future.
  49. Global Imperative
    Harmonizing Culture and Nature

    Resource Type: Book
    Published: 1992
  50. Global Militarism and the Environment
    Resource Type: Article/Report/Letter
    Published: 1991
    The connection between militarism and environmental damage.
  51. Global Thoughts, Local Actions
    Resource Type: Book
    Published: 1985
    A wealth of information for those seeking ways to link global problems to everyday life.
  52. Goodmans LLP
    Media Profile in Sources

    Resource Type: Organization
  53. Green Business: Hope or Hoax?
    Toward an Authentic Strategy for Restoring the Earth

    Resource Type: Book
    Published: 1991
    Is green business a viable strategy or a contradiction in terms?
  54. The Green Economy
    Resource Type: Book
    Published: 1991
  55. Green Future
    How to Make a World of Difference

    Resource Type: Book
    Published: 1990
  56. A Green History of the World
    The Environment and the Collapse of Great Civilizations

    Resource Type: Book
    Published: 1991
    Ponting tracks the "green" history of the world showing how throughout history civilizations have collapsed when they exhausted the earth's natural resources.
  57. Greenhouse Earth
    Resource Type: Book
    Published: 1992
  58. Greenwash
    The Reality Behind Corporate Environmentalism

    Resource Type: Book
    Published: 1996
  59. Handbook of the Canadian Environmental Network
    Resource Type: Book
    Published: 1986
  60. How EC and World Bank Policies Are Destroying Agriculture And The Environment
    A European and Third World Perspective

    Resource Type: Book
    Published: 1996
    Bond argues that bureaucrats, multinationals and banks lack the compassion and commitement to help farmers, consumers and the enviromment, and emerging nations of the South.
  61. Human Activity and the Environment
    Resource Type: Book
    Published: 1986
  62. The Human Future Revisited
    The World Predicament and Possible Solutions

    Resource Type: Book
    Published: 1978
  63. The Hutchinson Pocket Factfinder
    Second Edition

    Resource Type: Book
    This sourcebook provides topical information and core reference material on over 40 subjects.
  64. In Our Backyard
    A Greater Vancouver Environmental Guide...

    Resource Type: Book
    Published: 1992
  65. In the Tiger's Mouth
    An empowerment guide for social action

    Resource Type: Book
    Published: 1992
    Information for ordinary people to become activists for social change.
  66. Keep It Simple
    A Defense of the Earth

    Resource Type: Book
    Published: 1992
    The author, a novelist, nature photographer, and environmental activist, gives tribute to a simpler life.
  67. Life, Money & Illusion
    Living on Earth as if We Want to Stay

    Resource Type: Book
    Published: 2006
    The failure to reduce green house gas emissions, the success of efforts to curb ozone depletion, causes related to prosperity and social justice are just some the topics covered. By using the example of Kerela, India, Nickerson shows how a society by working together can become car-free, religious and bigotry free, have a high level of health care and literacy and be able to sustain itself on a fraction of the money on which we depend.
  68. Living with the Land
    Communities Restoring the Earth

    Resource Type: Book
    Published: 1992
    A collection of stories from grassroots communities about the benefits of ecological living.
  69. Lore
    Capturing Traditional Environmental Knowledge

    Resource Type: Book
    Published: 1993
  70. Loyalist College of Applied Arts and Technology
    Media Profile in Sources

    Resource Type: Organization
  71. Town of Markham
    Media Profile in Sources

    Resource Type: Organization
  72. MiningWatch Canada
    Media Profile in Sources

    Resource Type: Organization
  73. The Monkey Wrench Gang
    Resource Type: Book
  74. Mortgaging the Earth
    The World Bank, Environmental Impoverishment and the Crisis of Development

    Resource Type: Book
    Published: 1994
    Rich provides a history of the bank particularly between 1968 and 1981 with respect to a lack of accountability and increased pressure to lend.
  75. National Round Table on the Environment and the Economy
    Media Profile in Sources

    Resource Type: Organization
  76. National Union of Public and General Employees
    Media Profile in Sources

    Resource Type: Organization
  77. Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC)
    Media Profile in Sources

    Resource Type: Organization
  78. Nature Conservancy of Canada
    Media Profile in Sources

    Resource Type: Organization
  79. The New Protectionism
    Protecting the Future Against Free Trade

    Resource Type: Book
    Published: 1994
    This book analyses the powers behind the free trade argument to present an outline of what a viable and more just future could be.
  80. No Right-Of-Way
    Resource Type: Book
    Published: 1992
  81. Ontario Farm Animal Council
    Media Profile in Sources

    Resource Type: Organization
  82. Organic Trade Association
    Media Profile in Sources

    Resource Type: Organization
  83. Our Stolen Future
    Are We Threatening Our Fertility, Intelligence, and Survival? A Scientific Detective Story

    Resource Type: Book
    Published: 1996
  84. Peace Parks
    Conservation and Conflict Resolution

    Resource Type: Book
    Published: 2007
  85. Plenty of work to do, but still lots to be thankful for!
    Sources News Release

    Resource Type: Article/Report/Letter
    Published: 2009
    As Thanksgiving approaches and we gather with friends and family for the annual feast, we recognize in our lives that there are a number of things we can and should be thankful for.
  86. Poisoned Skies
    Who'll Stop Acid Rain?

    Resource Type: Book
    Published: 1991
    The authors chronicle the decade-long struggle to get government action against acid rain - a devastating form of pollution.
  87. Population Growth, Resource Consumption, and the Environment
    Seeking a Common Vision for a Troubled World

    Resource Type: Book
    Published: 1995
    This work looks at the problem of overpoplulation and the environment.
  88. The Poverty of Power
    Energy and the Economic Crisis

    Resource Type: Book
    Published: 1976
  89. Putting Power in its Place
    Create Community Control!

    Resource Type: Book
    Published: 1992
    Essays arguing for the devolution of government and putting forward workdable models, many of them tested in practice, of how we might restructure society to better represent the full diversity of its parts. Watershed stewartship, community forest boards, local currencies, and eco-constitutions are some of the ideas discussed.
  90. Reclaiming Our Cities & Towns
    Better Living with Less Traffic

    Resource Type: Book
    Published: 1993
    Cars destroy the environment; people should embrace alternative modes of transportation like bycycling and walking to make urban areas safer and enviromentally sound.
  91. Rescue the Earth!
    Conversations with the Green Crusaders

    Resource Type: Book
    14 conversations with activists and thinkers concerning the understanding and redemption of the natural world in the late twentieth century.
  92. Saving the Oceans
    Resource Type: Book
    Published: 1992
    This collection of writings from experts from around the world examines how the oceans are necessary to life on Eath, and what is being done by scientists and environmentalists to save them.
  93. Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council
    Media Profile in Sources

    Resource Type: Organization
  94. Sources Select Environment Experts
    Spokespersons, Experts, and Resources

    Resource Type: Internet WWW site
    Envioronment experts available to take media calls about their area of expertise.
  95. Sources welcomes Chris Chopik, Professional Speaker, Writer, and Founder of www.EvolutionGreen.com
    Sources News Release

    Resource Type: Article/Report/Letter
    Published: 2009
    Sources welcomes Chris Chopik, Professional Speaker, Writer, and Founder of www.EvolutionGreen.com.
  96. Sources welcomes Commuto Inc.
    Sources News Release

    Resource Type: Article/Report/Letter
    Published: 2008
    Commuto is an online social bartering network where members trade in person with other members in their cities, schools, workplaces or any other communities they create.
  97. Sources welcomes the Federation of Metro Tenantsâ## Associations
    Sources News Release

    Resource Type: Article/Report/Letter
    Published: 2008
    We are the largest and oldest Tenant organization in Canada. Our mission is to improve the lives of residential tenants through organizing outreach, education and advocacy.
  98. Spirit of the Wolf
    The Environment and Canada's Future: Volume 1

    Resource Type: Book
    Published: 1991
  99. Stantec Inc.
    Media Profile in Sources

    Resource Type: Organization
  100. State-of-the-Art Science & Environment College Takes Root
    Sources News Release

    Resource Type: Article/Report/Letter
    Published: 2008
    The University of Winnipeg's new state-of-the-art college for the environment and science will bring together researchers, faculty and students to work towards effective global stewardship. Construction is underway.
  101. Toward Sustainable Communities
    Resources for Citizens and their Governments

    Resource Type: Book
    Published: 1998
    The way our urban communities develop will largely determine our success or failure in overcoming environmental challenges and achieving sustainable development. Toward Sustainable Communities offer practical suggestions and innovative solutions to a wide range of municipal and community problems.
  102. Trading Freedom
    How Free Trade Affects Our Lives, Work and Environment

    Resource Type: Book
    Published: 1992
  103. Transport Action Canada
    Media Profile in Sources

    Resource Type: Organization
  104. Transportation Association of Canada
    Media Profile in Sources

    Resource Type: Organization
  105. Vital Signs
    The Trends that are Shaping Our Future

    Resource Type: Book
    Published: 1992
    Worldwatch Institute charts coming trends using a straightforward format. Areas addressed include military expenditures and cigarette consumption.
  106. The Wheatgrass Mechanism
    Science and Imagination in the Western Canadian Landscape

    Resource Type: Book
    Published: 1990
  107. Wilfrid Laurier University
    Media Profile in Sources

    Resource Type: Organization
  108. World Out of Balance
    Our Polluted Planet

    Resource Type: Book
    The author gives a history of environmental damage and describes present and future solutions. The book is aimed at the general reader.
  109. World Resources 1992-93
    A Guide to the Global Environment

    Resource Type: Book
    Published: 1992
  110. The World Without Us
    Resource Type: Book
    Published: 2007
    A thought experiment to see what would happen to the planet if human beings simply disappeared.
  111. WWF -- Canada
    Media Profile in Sources

    Resource Type: Organization
  112. Youth Stage Peaceful Sit-in for Climate Justice inside House of Common#s Environment Committee
    Sources News Release

    Resource Type: Article/Report/Letter
    Published: 2009
    Six youth staged a peaceful sit-in inside the Canadian parliament, at a meeting of the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development, pledging to stay until the Harper government acts to combat the climate crisis.

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