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“If your homeland were invaded by aliens who cut down the forests, poisoned the water and air and contaminated the food supply, would you resist?”

Quote by Derrick Jensen

Book:Earth at Risk: Building a Resistance Movement to Save the Planet

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Earth at Risk: Building a Resistance Movement to Save the Planet

The book delves into the ecological crises threatening Earth and offers a comprehensive guide to organizing and mobilizing a global resistance movement aimed at protecting the environment. more

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Derrick Jensen is an American author, environmental activist, and speaker. His work primarily focuses on environmental justice, social justice, and the impact of humans on nature. Jensen is known for his radical writing style and critical analysis of environmental destruction. more

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