| Title | The End of Endlessness |
|---|---|
| Contributor | Naomi Klein (author) |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.11647/obp.0373.30 |
| Landing page | https://www.openbookpublishers.com/books/10.11647/obp.0373/chapters/10.11647/obp.0373.30 |
| License | https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ |
| Copyright | Naomi Klein |
| Publisher | Open Book Publishers |
| Published on | 2024-04-08 |
| Long abstract | In 2015, amidst economic turmoil triggered by plummeting oil prices, a diverse group of organizers and theorists gathered in Toronto to confront the urgent need for a renewable energy transition. Frustrated by the lack of political will to address climate change and economic inequality, they launched the Leap Manifesto: a people’s platform offering a vision for a renewables-based economy in Canada, rooted in a duty to care for Earth’s resources and inhabitants. This essay explores the historical roots of Canada’s dependence on natural resources and the consequences of this reliance on both the environment and Indigenous communities. It argues that confronting the truth about past injustices is essential for building a sustainable future and achieving genuine reconciliation. By acknowledging the finite nature of the Earth's resources and embracing narratives of care and regeneration, this essay proposes a path forward toward a more equitable society. |
| Page range | pp. 229–234 |
| Print length | 6 pages |
| Language | English (Original) |
Naomi Klein is an award-winning journalist, columnist and the international bestselling author of nine books published in over thirty-five languages, including No Logo, The Shock Doctrine, This Changes Everything, No Is Not Enough, On Fire and Doppelganger: A Trip into the Mirror World, which was published in September, 2023. She is a columnist for The Guardian, and her writing has appeared in leading publications around the world. Naomi is also an Honorary Professor in Media and Climate at Rutgers University, an Associate Professor in the Department of Geography at UBC, and the founding Co-Director of UBC’s Centre for Climate Justice.