Green Backlash

Green Backlash
Author: Andrew Rowell
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 504
Release: 2017-09-25
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1351565001

The tide is turning against environmentalism as the political right, industry and governments fight back. Green Backlash is a controversial expose of the anti-environmental movement. Tracing the rise of the backlash from the Wise Use movement in the USA, the author reveals its rapid spread worldwide: the anti-roads movement in the UK, forestry debates in Canada and Australia, marine resource issues in Europe, South-East Asia, and controversies such as the Brent Spar. The backlash is set to get worse as the resource wars intensify. This book offers a greater understanding of the challenges and threats facing global environmentalism, concluding that the environmental movement now has a chance to re-evaluate and change for the better to beat the backlash - a chance that must not be missed.

Green Backlash

Green Backlash
Author: Jacqueline Vaughn
Publisher: Lynne Rienner Publishers
Total Pages: 348
Release: 1997
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9781555876357

Demonstrates that contemporary forms of opposition to the environmental movement and environmental protection have a common, traceable ancestry in resistance against federal resource policies in the West. Identifies the changing role of the federal government in its natural resource policies, looking at rivalries between different agencies. Analyzes environmental opposition from a political perspective to explain how it fits into a larger political process, examining tactics used by business and grassroots groups in the environmental opposition and groups' linkages to philosophical and ideological agendas such as the modern conservative and libertarian movements. For activists and scholars. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Green Backlash

Green Backlash
Author: Andrew Rowell
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 508
Release: 2017-09-25
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1351564994

The tide is turning against environmentalism as the political right, industry and governments fight back. Green Backlash is a controversial expose of the anti-environmental movement. Tracing the rise of the backlash from the Wise Use movement in the USA, the author reveals its rapid spread worldwide: the anti-roads movement in the UK, forestry debates in Canada and Australia, marine resource issues in Europe, South-East Asia, and controversies such as the Brent Spar. The backlash is set to get worse as the resource wars intensify. This book offers a greater understanding of the challenges and threats facing global environmentalism, concluding that the environmental movement now has a chance to re-evaluate and change for the better to beat the backlash - a chance that must not be missed.

The Negro Motorist Green Book

The Negro Motorist Green Book
Author: Victor H. Green
Publisher: Colchis Books
Total Pages: 235
Release:
Genre: History
ISBN:

The Negro Motorist Green Book was a groundbreaking guide that provided African American travelers with crucial information on safe places to stay, eat, and visit during the era of segregation in the United States. This essential resource, originally published from 1936 to 1966, offered a lifeline to black motorists navigating a deeply divided nation, helping them avoid the dangers and indignities of racism on the road. More than just a travel guide, The Negro Motorist Green Book stands as a powerful symbol of resilience and resistance in the face of oppression, offering a poignant glimpse into the challenges and triumphs of the African American experience in the 20th century.

America Goes Green [3 volumes]

America Goes Green [3 volumes]
Author: Kim Kennedy White
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages: 1660
Release: 2012-11-12
Genre: Nature
ISBN:

This three-volume encyclopedia explores the evolution of green ideology and eco-friendly practices in contemporary American culture, ranging from the creation of regional and national guidelines for green living to the publication of an increasing number of environmental blogs written from the layperson's perspective. Evidence of humanity's detrimental impact on the environment is mounting. As Americans, we are confronted daily with news stories, blogs, and social media commentary about the necessity of practicing green behaviors to offset environmental damage. This essential reference is a fascinating review of the issues surrounding green living, including the impact of this lifestyle on Americans' time and money, the information needed to adhere to green principles in the 21st century, and case studies and examples of successful implementation. America Goes Green: An Encyclopedia of Eco-Friendly Culture in the United States examines this gripping topic through 3 volumes organized by A–Z entries across 11 themes; state-by-state essays grouped by region; and references including primary source documents, bibliography, glossary, and green resources. This timely encyclopedia explores the development of an eco-friendly culture in America, and entries present the debates, viewpoints, and challenges of green living.

Green Political Thought

Green Political Thought
Author: Andrew Dobson
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 247
Release: 2012-10-02
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1134597134

Andrew Dobson's highly acclaimed introduction to green political thought is now available in a new edition. It has been fully revised and updated to take into account the areas that have grown in importance since the last edition was published. The third edition includes: * a comparison of ecologism with other principal modern ideologies, such as liberalism, conservatism, fascism, socialism, feminism and anarchism * an assessment of the relationship between green thinking and democracy, justice and citizenship * an exploration of 'sustainable development' addressing the fundamental question of 'what to sustain?' * real environmental problems and how green thinking relates to them.

The Green Collar Economy

The Green Collar Economy
Author: Van Jones
Publisher: Harper Collins
Total Pages: 277
Release: 2009-10-06
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 006198194X

“Steadily—by redefining green—Jones is making sure that our planet and our people will not just survive but also thrive in a clean-energy economy.” —Leonardo DiCaprio A New York Times bestseller, The Green Collar Economy by award-winning human rights activist and environmental leader Van Jones delivers a much-needed economic and environmental solution to today’s two most critical problems. With a revised introduction and new afterword by the author—a man who counsels President Barack Obama on environmental policy—The Green Collar Economy and Jones have been highly praised by a multitude of leaders and legislators, including Al Gore, Senator Tom Daschle, and Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi. Van Jones was named one of “The World’s 100 Most Influential People of 2009”by Time magazine, and with The Green Collar Economy he offers a wise, necessary, and eminently achievable plan for saving the earth and rescuing working class Americans.

Bright Green Lies

Bright Green Lies
Author: Derrick Jensen
Publisher: Monkfish Book Publishing
Total Pages: 419
Release: 2021-03-16
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1948626403

“This disturbing but very important book makes clear we must dig deeper than the normal solutions we are offered.”—Yvon Chouinard, founder of Patagonia Works "Bright Green Lies exposes the hypocrisy and bankruptcy of leading environmental groups and their most prominent cheerleaders. The best-known environmentalists are not in the business of speaking truth, or even holding up rational solutions to blunt the impending ecocide, but instead indulge in a mendacious and self-serving delusion that provides comfort at the expense of reality. They fail to state the obvious: We cannot continue to wallow in hedonistic consumption and industrial expansion and survive as a species. The environmental debate, Derrick Jensen and his coauthors argue, has been distorted by hubris and the childish desire by those in industrialized nations to sustain the unsustainable. All debates about environmental policy need to begin with honoring and protecting, not the desires of the human species, but with the sanctity of the Earth itself. We refuse to ask the right questions because these questions expose a stark truth—we cannot continue to live as we are living. To do so is suicidal folly. ‘Tell me how you seek, and I will tell you what you are seeking,’ the German philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein said. This is the power of Bright Green Lies: It asks the questions most refuse to ask, and in that questioning, that seeking, uncovers profound truths we ignore at our peril.”—Chris Hedges, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author of America: The Farewell Tour

The Battle Against Wind & Solar (Green Backlash)

The Battle Against Wind & Solar (Green Backlash)
Author: Nathan A Carrion
Publisher: Independently Published
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2024-04-06
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN:

In "The Battle Against Wind & Solar: Unveiling the Realities of Renewable Energy Opposition and Its Impact on Communities Worldwide," delve into the heart of one of the most pressing environmental controversies of our time. As the world races towards a greener future, the push back against wind and solar projects is gaining momentum, with communities worldwide standing up against what they see as an encroachment on their land, livelihoods, and way of life. In this gripping exploration, you'll uncover the multifaceted reasons behind the growing resistance to renewable energy initiatives, from concerns about landscape destruction and property devaluation to fears of noise pollution and environmental disruption. Through in-depth case studies and real-life anecdotes, witness firsthand the stories of communities rallying together to defend their homes and heritage against the onslaught of industrial development. But this book goes beyond mere documentation, it's a call to action. It challenges readers to confront the complexities of the renewable energy debate and consider the broader implications for our collective future. As we navigate the delicate balance between environmental stewardship and community well-being, it's imperative that we listen to the voices of those directly impacted by these projects and work towards solutions that are truly sustainable and equitable. Participate in the discussion and contribute to the solution. Whether you're an environmental advocate, policymaker, or concerned citizen, "The Battle Against Wind & Solar" offers invaluable insights and perspectives that will challenge your assumptions and inspire meaningful change. Get your copy now and become empowered to shape a future where renewable energy truly works for everyone.