Local Activism for Global Climate Justice

'This engaging collection provides compelling reasons for starting close to home when responding to the challenges of climate change. A range of fascinating case studies show that thinking locally is vital for understanding the complex flows of people, power and knowledge that shape environmental problems and solutions. A watershed can be both place and a turning point; what a brilliant idea to showcase the diverse mobilizations of climate justice on the shores of the Great Lakes at this pivotal time for the planet.' -- Sherilyn MacGregor, Reader in Environmental Politics, The University of Manchester, UK 'A compilation of rich and deeply moving stories from young climate justice leaders and activists which make a compelling and truly inspirational read.' -- Tahseen Jafry, Professor and Director, The Centre for Climate Justice, Glasgow Caledonian University, Glasgow, UK. This book shares stories from the frontlines of those fighting for climate justice. The often personal accounts inform and inspire, from the everyday politics of how we eat, work and play, to labour movement organizing, community initiatives, and direct action to inspiring ideas for reconnecting through art and the sacred. This book serves as an important reminder and inspiration to all those concerned about climate justice of what we can do in our daily lives to make a difference. - Leah Temper, ecological economist, scholar activist and filmmaker based at McGill University, Montreal, and the Autonomous University of Barcelona. How do we foster a compassionate response to the human dimensions of today's climate changes? This is the challenge that this volume meets head-on as it considers the global calls for dealing with climate injustices from a regional grounding, and thus shows us how local actions can scale up to a global response in the absence of meaningful political leadership. Drawing from actions in the areas of policy, education and community-building, this edited book offers a diversity of case studies and a wonderful Action Glossary that can inspire each of us to re-think ways of growing into our time of climate justice. -- Timothy B. Leduc, Assistant Professor, Wilfrid Laurier University, Canada