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The Adaptable Educator’s Book Review – Finding the Mother Tree by Suzanne Simard

In Finding the Mother Tree, ecologist Suzanne Simard invites readers into the hidden, exquisite communication network of forests, weaving together rigorous science, personal memoir, and a call to 're-conceive' humanity’s relationship with the natural world. The result is neither dry technical treatise nor sentimental nature writing, but a compelling hybrid that marries empirical inquiry with a … Continue reading The Adaptable Educator’s Book Review – Finding the Mother Tree by Suzanne Simard

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Sustainable Futures: Unraveling the Interconnected Web of Colonialism, Nationalism, Imperialism, and Capitalism Through George Yancy’s Philosophies

George Yancy, a contemporary philosopher known for his critical examination of race, identity, and power structures, provides a valuable framework for analyzing the interconnectivity and unsustainability of colonialism, nationalism, imperialism, and capitalism. By drawing on his philosophies, we can critically assess how these systems perpetuate inequality, exploitation, and unsustainable practices, and explore alternative systems that … Continue reading Sustainable Futures: Unraveling the Interconnected Web of Colonialism, Nationalism, Imperialism, and Capitalism Through George Yancy’s Philosophies

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Towards Indigenous Sovereignty and Ecological Justice: Challenging the Unsustainability of Colonialism, Nationalism, Imperialism, and Capitalism

Glen Coulthard's work, particularly in "Red Skin, White Masks," offers a critical lens on the interconnectedness of colonialism, nationalism, imperialism, and capitalism, highlighting their unsustainable and exploitative nature. Colonialism is fundamentally about the domination and exploitation of indigenous lands, resources, and peoples by external powers. It disrupts indigenous ways of life, erodes traditional governance systems, … Continue reading Towards Indigenous Sovereignty and Ecological Justice: Challenging the Unsustainability of Colonialism, Nationalism, Imperialism, and Capitalism

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A little good news (for bees) — perception is everything!

http://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/leave-dandelions-alone-to-help-bees-this-spring/ Now be honest; dandelion flowers really are a beautiful and cheerful yellow, right??? Yes, they do mar that dream of a perfect green lawn, but is that perfect green so perfect after all? Lawn grass is the least environmentally sustainable thing you can plant and maintain!!! Replace it with clover if you must have … Continue reading A little good news (for bees) — perception is everything!