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Sustainable Architecture
2014, Vol. 4 No. 1
Deconstruction Over Demolition: Manasc Isaac Architects
By David Campbell
Published by Earth Common Journal
This photographic documentary examines everyday activism through the lens of sustainable construction. There are many misconceptions about the construction industry and its impact on the environment. Focusing on the Edmonton-based architectural... Read Article »
Sustainabile Architecture Green Building Energy Efficiency Sustainability
Agriculture
2014, Vol. 4 No. 1
Understanding Organics at the Grassroots Level: An Analysis of Ecuadorian and Canadian Perceptions
By Jason Bradshaw
Published by Earth Common Journal
There is a growing public concern over the genetic alteration and use of chemicals in conventionally produced agriculture. The perceived risk of such agricultural production has prompted the rising popularity of organic alternatives in both developed... Read Article »
Agriculture Organic Food Production Traditional Farming Ecuador Canada
Hip-hop
2014, Vol. 4 No. 1
Edmonton Hiphop Kulture: Techniques of Self and Cultural Sustainability
By Diana Pearson
Published by Earth Common Journal
The word culture is rich with complex meanings and despite its use in common speech little is known about it and even less about the practices that contribute to ‘its’ continued existence, what might be called cultural sustainability... Read Article »
Hip-Hop Music Culture Community
Environmentalism
2014, Vol. 4 No. 1
Rachel Carson: Humanizing Nature
By Mikayla Stewart
Published by Earth Common Journal
Rachel Carson was instrumental in changing the way the world viewed conservation. Her initial written works demonstrated the idea that humans were not the center of the earth’s ecosystems by describing the environment from the viewpoint of... Read Article »
Conservation Nature Environmentalism Wilderness Rachel Carson Biographies
Ancient Civilizations
2014, Vol. 4 No. 1
The Classic Maya Collapse: The Importance of Ecological Prosperity
By Katrina Armstrong
Published by Earth Common Journal
The relationship between humans and their environment is a heavily debated, multi-disciplinary discussion that has raised awareness about urgent issues, such as climate change. Earth’s booming population encourages globalization, greed, and... Read Article »
Ancient Civilizations Maya Civilizational Decline Drought Climate Change
Children's Literature
2014, Vol. 4 No. 1
An Investigation into the Impact of Children's Literature Through a Review of Dr. Seuss's The Lorax
By A. Rachelle Foss
Published by Earth Common Journal
This article is a brief overview of The Lorax, by Dr. Seuss, the story of a repentant ex-industrialist who tells a tale of environmental degradation in the name of industrialism, progress, and profit, heedless of warnings from the Lorax—who... Read Article »
Dr. Seuss The Lorax Children's Literature Environmental Communication Environmentalism
Environmentalism
2014, Vol. 4 No. 1
The Right and the Good: Communicating Environmental Issues
By Goldwin McEwen
Published by Earth Common Journal
What we see is partially dependent on what we are shown. As communicators, we have a duty to inform and educate and lead. As environmental communicators we have the privilege of explaining how the various parts of our natural world work, individually... Read Article »
Environmental Communication Ethics Environmental Ethic Pollution Climate Change Sustainability
Alternative Energy
2014, Vol. 4 No. 1
Opportunities and Challenges of Allocation of Alternative Energy Resources in Japan
By Karin Snyder
Published by Earth Common Journal
In the case of Japan, which lacks any significant fossil fuel reserves (Gasparatos & Gadda, 2009, pp. 4038-4048) some alternative forms of energy production have been implemented. Japan has implemented alternative energy options such as nuclear... Read Article »
Japan Energy Alternative Energy Nuclear Power Solar Power Natural Resources Sustainability

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