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Nature is a BattlefieldIn a world increasingly threatened by ecological crises, 'Nature is a Battlefield' by Razmig Keucheyan illuminates the harsh realities of environmental injustice. This compelling book explores the intersection of capitalism and environmental degradation, revealing how 'environmental racism' disproportionately affects marginalized communities, particularly in the siting of toxic waste landfills. The author argues that the current ecological

In a world increasingly threatened by ecological crises, 'Nature is a Battlefield' by Razmig Keucheyan illuminates the harsh realities of environmental injustice. This compelling book explores the intersection of capitalism and environmental degradation, revealing how 'environmental racism' disproportionately affects marginalized communities, particularly in the siting of toxic waste landfills. The author argues that the current ecological conversation often overlooks these systemic inequalities, focusing instead on abstract solutions. With 220 pages of eye-opening insights, this work critiques the 'environmental finance' movement, highlighting how financial instruments like carbon markets and pollution permits are profiting from the vulnerabilities created by climate change rather than offering sustainable solutions. Keucheyan's analysis extends into the military domain, investigating how nations are responding to resource scarcity and natural disasters through a 'green war' lens. From the devastation in New Orleans to the tensions in the Arctic, this book sheds light on the geopolitical dimensions of the climate crisis. Written in a clear and engaging style, 'Nature is a Battlefield' is essential reading for anyone interested in environmental studies, social justice, and the future of our planet. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781509503780. Year: 2016. Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK). Pages: 220.

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ISBN: 9781509503780
Year: 2016
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 220


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In the midst of the current ecological crisis, there is often lofty talk of the need for humanity to ˜overcome its divisions™ and work together to tackle the big challenges of our time. But as this new book by Razmig Keucheyan shows, the real picture is very different. Just take the case of the siting of toxic waste landfills in the United States: if you want to know where waste is most likely to be dumped, ask yourself where Blacks, Hispanics, Native Americans and other racial minorities live and where the poorest neighbourhoods are. This kind of ˜environmental racism™ is by no means restricted to the United States: it is very much a global phenomenon.


Keucheyan show how the capitalist response to the crisis has been marked by a massive expansion in ˜environmental finance™. From ˜carbon markets™ to ˜pollution permits™, ˜climate derivatives™ and ˜catastrophe bonds™, we are seeing a proliferation of nature-related financial products. Instead of tackling the root of the problem, the neoliberal strategy seeks to profit from environmental risks.


Moreover, with the rise in natural disasters, resource scarcity, food crises, the destabilization of the poles and oceans and the prospect of tens of millions of ˜climate refugees™, Western powers are increasingly adopting a military response to ecological problems. The Cold War is over: welcome to the ˜green wars™. From New Orleans to the Siachen glacier via the Arctic floes, Keucheyan explores the landmark sites of this new ˜climate geostrategy™.


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it's a utility screen
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It's a basic, utilitarian screen. It's what I expected it to be. Assembly isn't hard, but it does require two people when stretching the fabric between the poles. I got it to use in a closet to separate the water heater from the washer/dryer, so it'll be perfect for that. Pros: it's opaque and tall (my 6'4" husband can't see over it unless he is standing against it) and I like the ability for the three pieces to stand separately of each other. Cons: it's flimsy. It wobbles and will tip over easily.
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Great for the price
The item is great bit I wish it were a bit more sturdy and it folded flat. It folds into a square so it does take up some room when it's not in use.
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Cheap, screw holes don't line up, screen is to short, and bars take WD-40 and a mallet
This has been my worst purchase on Amazon ever. DO NOT BUY. My first issue was that bars #4 and #5 would not go together, I ended up buying WD-40 and a mallet and that kind of got them together. Now I went to but the screen on (which is almost see thought) and the screen is to short. I can't attached the bottom bar to the tall bar. The screw hole is in the wrong spot, so the screen is not secure. No amount of pulling on the screen will make it grown .25" longer. Since I can't get the bars secure the walls are not steady and fall over easily. The feet did go together very nice. I can't return them according to Amazons policy. I bought 2 sets. I'm not going to try to build the other set I have. And I can't take apart the first set, since the bars are so tightly together. Also the polls have rust on them.
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