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Below are groups and resources (books, articles, websites, etc.) related to this topic. Click on an item’s title to go its resource page with author, publisher, description/abstract and other details, a link to the full text if available, as well as links to related topics in the Subject Index. You can also browse the Title, Author, Subject, Chronological, Dewey, LoC, and Format indexes, or use the Search box. Results36 Connexions Library10 Connexions Directory of Groups & Websites 7 Sources Experts & Spokespersons 2 Sources Library 7 From the Connexions Archives Connexions LibraryAbbey, Edward: Connexipedia Article Article American author and essayist noted for his advocacy of environmental issues and criticism of public land policies. (1927-1989). Anthropocene Boosters and the Attack on Wilderness Conservation Wuerthner, George Article 2015 A number of academics, commentators, and groups argue that humans have so completely modified the Earth that concepts such as 'wilderness' or 'nature' have become meaningless, and that therefore there... Bingo The big charity bonanza: New Internationalist October 2005 - #383 Serial Publication (Periodical) 2005 A look at issues surrounding big international non-governmental organizations. Callenbach, Ernest: Connexipedia Article Article American writer, known as an author of green books, namely as author of the ecological utopias Ecotopia (1975) and Ecotopia Emerging (1981). (Born 1929). Canadian Information Sharing Service: Volume 2, Number 5 - December 1977 Serial Publication (Periodical) 1977 Canadian Information Sharing Service: Volume 3, Number 3 - June 1978 Serial Publication (Periodical) 1978 Carson, Rachel: Connexipedia Article Article American marine biologist and nature writer whose writings, especially 'Silent Spring', are credited with advancing the global environmental movement. (1907-1964). Connexions: Volume 4, Number 1 - February 1979 - National Security/Securite Nationale Serial Publication (Periodical) 1979 Connexions: Volume 5, Number 5 - January 1981 - Militarism/Militarisme Serial Publication (Periodical) 1981 Connexions Digest: Volume 12, Number 2 - Issue 48 - Winter 1988-89 - A Social Change Sourcebook Serial Publication (Periodical) 1989 Conservation movement: Connexipedia Article Article A political and social movement that seeks to protect natural resources including plant and animal species as well as their habitat for the future. Conservationist murders threaten Costa Rica's eco-friendly reputation Fendt, Lindsay Article 2015 The murder of Jairo Mora, who was trying to protect endangered turtle eggs, was the latest in a string of crimes against environmentalists in the country. Many worry activists will stay away if poache... A Dictionary of Environment and Conservation Park, Chris Book 2008 Contains over 8500 entries on all aspects of the environment and conservation. Embraces a broad spectrum of environmental areas including sustainable development, biodiversity, conservation, environme... Fight for the Forest: Chico Mendes in His Own Words Mendes, Chico; Gross, Tony Book Chico Mendes talks of his life's work in his last major interview. He recalls the rubber tappers' campaign against forest clearances and their struggle to develop sustainable alternatives for the Amaz... Flying in the Face of Nature: A Year in the Minsmere Bird Reserve Barnes, Simon Book 1992 The author describes conservation efforts around the world, using the Minsmere bird reserve in Britain as a starting point. Garry Oak Meadow Preservation Society Website Dedicated to the preservation, protection and restoration of Garry oak stands and their natural habitats. Girls Lean Back Everywhere: The Law Of Obscenity And The Assault On Genius de Grazia, Edward Book 1992 De Grazia, an attorney and defender of First Amendment rights, chronicles the conflict between artistic expression and censorship. Details the struggles of authors, booksellers and publishers. Global Thoughts, Local Actions McConkey, David Book 1984 A wealth of information for those seeking ways to link global problems to everyday life. Home!: A Bioregional Reader Andruss, Van, Plant, Christopher, Plant, Judith, Wright, Eleanor Book 1990 A guide to the vision and strategy of bioregionalism. Hope for Animals and Their World: How Endangered Species Are Being Rescued from the Brink Goodall, Jane; Maynard, Thane; Hudson, Gail Book 2009 Goodall illuminates the heroic efforts of dedicated environmentalists and the truly critical need to protect the habitats of endangered species. How to Save the World: Strategy for World Conservation Allen, Robert Book 1980 "How To Save The World" discusses, "Why the world needs saving now and how it can be done". Allen breaks his work down into seven chapters, devoting each to an important aspect of the global predicame... Leopold, Aldo: Connexipedia Article Article American ecologist, forester, and environmentalist who was influential in the development of modern environmental ethics and in the movement for wilderness preservation. (1887-1948). Nature and Animal Conservation Shah, Anup Article 2009 Conservation of ecosystems and the species within them would help to maintain the natural balances disrupted by recent human activity. Unfortunately, despite the effort put into conservation by organi... Nature, science & power: Questions need to be asked... Riordon, Michael Website 2014 Here many questions will be asked, some answers attempted. This blog connects to a new book: Bold Scientists: dispatches from the battle for honest science, published in 2014 by Between the Lines. Pat Califia - A Three Part Interview Califia, Pat; Shosho Article 2001 "If you believe that inequities can only be addressed through extreme social change, then you qualify as a sex radical, even if you prefer to get off in the missionary position and still believe there... Protecting Canada's Endangered Spaces: An Owner's Manual Hummel, Monte Book 1995 Conservationist Hummel explains what needs to be done by whom and when to protect wilderness in Canada. Securing communal land rights for Tanzania's Indigenous Peoples Morlin-Yron, Sophie Article 2016 Commuting between land rights negotiations in the city and herding goats on the plains, Edward Loure is at once a traditional Maasai and a modern urbanite. That ability to straddle the two very differ... Suzuki, David: Connexipedia Article Article Canadian science broadcaster and environmental activist. (Born 1936). Why the zoo shot its tigers Radford, Tim Article A discussion of the practice of - and motivation behind - culling and conservation in the one of the worlds foremost science and conservation zoological facilities, the London Zoo. Connexions Directory of Groups & WebsitesAlternatives To provide insightful environmental research and opinion from Canadian scholars, professionals and activists through publishing a quarterly environmental journal. Bat Conservation International Site devoted to bats. BCI's mission is to teach people the value of bats, to protect and conserve critical bat habitats, and to advance scientific knowledge through research. All this while using a wi... Connexions Archive & Library The Connexions Archive & Library is Toronto-based project dedicated to keeping alive the rich history of grassroots movements for social justice.
Connexions preserves 'alternative' histories that r... ForestEthics ForestEthics strives to protect the remaining rainforests by exposing those corporations who clear-cut ancient trees, help corporations that want to act responsibly and use corporate power to permanen... Nature Canada To promote the understanding, appreciation and enjoyment of nature and the conservation of the environment so that the integrity of natural systems is maintained. Nature Conservancy of Canada NCC is a non-profit, non-advocacy group that takes a business-like approach to land conservation and the preservation of biological diversity. Its plan of action involves collaboration with any group ... NatureServe A non-profit conservation organization that provides the scientific information and tools needed to help guide effective conservation action. NatureServe and its network of natural heritage programs a... Preservation Institute Today, most people recognize that modernization and growth can harm the natural environment. The Preservation Institute believes that modernization also damages the social environment - that many of o... Seeds of Diversity Seeds of Diversity is a non-profit network of gardeners and farmers, promoting biodiversity of food crops through conservation, documentation, and use of open-pollinated plants. Through our magazine, ... West Coast Environmental Law Association To provide legal advice, representation, education and research which seeks to ensure enviromental protection and effective public involvement in environmental decision-making. Sources Experts & SpokespersonsSources LibraryTree-top vigil highlights destruction of Tasmanian forest Miranda Gibson hopes to bring international attention to the unprotected status of the ancient forests that are threatened by logging Birch, Simon 2012 For more than three months, 30-year-old Gibson has been living high above the canopy floor that is the home to some of Australia's most threatened indigenous wildlife, including the Tasmanian devil an... World's conservation hopes rest on Ecuador's revolutionary Yasuni model Watts, Jonathan 2012 A plan to preserve the most biodiverse region on Earth from oil exploitation has put Yasuni national park at the frontline of a global battle between living systems and fossil fuels. But enthusiasm is... From the Connexions ArchivesFederation of Ontario Naturalists Website An independent, not-for-profit nature and conservation organization, founded in 1931 as a provincial voice for the conservation of forests, wetlands, waterways, grassland and wildlife. Nature Canada Website A member-based, non-profit conservation organization. Focuses on conservation initiatives to protect birds, endangered species, and wildlands and oceans. NatureServe Website A non-profit conservation organization that provides the scientific information and tools needed to help guide effective conservation action. NatureServe and its network of natural heritage programs a... The Preservation Institute The Natural Environment : The Social Environment Website Today, most people recognize that modernization and growth can harm the natural environment. The Preservation Institute believes that modernization also damages the social environment - that many of o... |
