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Pollution Is Colonialism: Unveiling the Toxic Legacy of Empire

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By Ed Kociela

Pollution is not a natural phenomenon. It is a product of human activity, and its roots can be traced back to the era of colonialism.

Pollution Is Colonialism

by Ed Kociela

5 out of 5

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In his groundbreaking book, Pollution Is Colonialism, Ed Kociela uncovers the hidden connections between colonialism and the environmental crisis. He argues that the same systems of oppression and exploitation that fueled colonialism also gave rise to the pollution that is now poisoning our planet.

Kociela's book is a powerful indictment of the role that Western powers have played in creating the environmental crisis. He shows how colonialism led to the deforestation of vast areas of land, the pollution of rivers and lakes, and the release of toxic chemicals into the atmosphere.

Kociela also argues that the environmental crisis is not simply a matter of science and technology. It is a political and social problem that requires a fundamental transformation of the way we think about the world.

Pollution Is Colonialism is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the roots of the environmental crisis and to find ways to address it.

Praise for Pollution Is Colonialism

"A groundbreaking work that challenges our understanding of the environmental crisis. Kociela's book is a powerful indictment of the role that Western powers have played in creating the pollution that is now poisoning our planet."—Naomi Klein, author of The Shock Doctrine and This Changes Everything

"Essential reading for anyone who wants to understand the environmental crisis. Kociela's book is a powerful call for a fundamental transformation of the way we think about the world."—Bill McKibben, author of The End of Nature and Eaarth

About the Author

Ed Kociela is an environmental activist and writer. He is the co-founder of the Climate Justice Alliance and the author of several books, including The Carbon Cloud and Defending the Earth.