This introductory guide to the Earth First! movement was produced by The Earth First! Journal for Earth First! local groups. It outlines the purpose, philosophy, and tasks of the Earth First! movement, as well as information about its foundation, journal, wilderness preservation, local groups, monkeywrenching, and direct action.
This special Ecotopia Earth First! Special Baby Treesus issue sets forth campaigns named after seasons: Redwood Summer, Corporate Fall, and Nuclear Winter. It focuses on the Corporate Fall protests and other cases that required EF! demonstrations on the problem of “logging to infinity.” Ecotopia announces its secession from the United States. The issue also includes letters to the editor, a quiz, and a call for donations.
This undated [1990?] issue of Earth First! outlines the motivations and philosophy of the Earth First! movement. It includes a “Direct action 101” primer by Ed Abbey and a guide for forming Earth First! groups.
This four-page newsletter from the Ukiah Earth First! chapter recounts a number of actions taken in protest against the clearing of old-growth redwoods, provides an update on the Cahto Wildnerness Coalition lawsuit, and shares a call to action.
This 1988 newsletter was created by the Earth First! Redwood Action Team. It includes updates on court hearings and lawsuits, preservation proposals, and a call to action.
This four-page newsletter describes the ongoing battles between Earth First! and the logging industry, as well as the variety of tactics they employed against the destruction Sanctuary Forest and the Albion River watershed.
The authors of this volume explore the potential value and challenges of the Rights of Nature concept by examining legal theory, politics, and recent case studies.
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Wrenched captures the passing of the monkey wrench from the pioneers of eco-activism to the new generation who carries Edward Abbey’s legacy into the 21st century. The fight continues to bring awareness to the need for protection of the last bastion of the American wilderness - the spirit of the West.
Digital Environmental Humanities is a portal that explores how new digital technologies might be better used to showcase environmental humanities research.
Benelux Association for the Study of Art, Culture, and the Environment (BASCE) is an interdisciplinary tri-national platform through which all those who are interested in the relation between art, culture, and environmental issues in Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxemburg can be informed about the latest national and international developments.
