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Boiling Point: Government Neglect, Corporate Abuse, and Canada’s Water Crisis Paperback – Sept. 19 2016

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Passionate and cogent, this could be the most important book of the year for Canadians

We are complacent. We bask in the idea that Canada holds 20% of the world’s fresh water ― water crises face other countries, but not ours. We could not be more wrong. In Boiling Point, bestselling author and activist Maude Barlow lays bare the issues facing Canada’s water reserves, including long-outdated water laws, unmapped and unprotected groundwater reserves, agricultural pollution, industrial-waste dumping, boil-water advisories, and the effects of deforestation and climate change. This will be the defining issue of the coming decade, and most of us have no idea that it is on our very own doorstep.

Barlow is one of the world’s foremost water activists and she has been on the front lines of the world’s water crises for the past 20 years. She has seen first-hand the scale of the water problems facing much of the world, but also many of the solutions that are being applied. In Boiling Point, she brings this wealth of experience and expertise home to craft a compelling blueprint for Canada’s water security.

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  1. Print length
    312 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    ECW Press
  4. Publication date
    Sept. 19 2016
  5. Dimensions
    13.97 x 2.03 x 21.59 cm
  6. ISBN-10
    9781770413559
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1770413559
  8. Lexile measure
    1420L
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“An insane road trip to the Canadian water apocalypse courtesy of the corporate forces of ignorance and greed, and a blueprint for a rational, prosperous and dignified future by the visionary prophet of democracy and sustainability.” ― Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

“Maude Barlow is one of our planet’s greatest water defenders. In this indispensable book, she brings her hard-won wisdom home, demonstrating that Canada is already in the midst of our own water crisis. With great warmth and precision, she also shows that by taking up the call for ‘water justice’ ― so intimately connected to other struggles ― we can start to build the society we want. This book has all the facts, forceful analysis, and moral clarity that Canadians will need to wake up and join this most urgent of struggles.” ― Naomi Klein, author of This Changes Everything and The Shock Doctrine

“Barlow’s documentation of the very real threat to the global water supply is important reading as Canada faces key end-of-year deadlines regarding new pipeline development and meeting the targets of the Paris climate agreement.” ― Quill & Quire

“Barlow gives us more than a wakeup call. She gives us a call for action ― now!” ― Canadian Association of Labour Media

“Barlow concludes on a hopeful note, providing reasonable solutions that show how a ‘blue and just Canada is possible.’ She understands, however, that while most large corporations will do almost anything to increase profits, the primary responsibility for protecting citizens lies with governments at all levels. Barlow makes a convincing case that both our provincial and federal governments are failing this fundamental duty.” ― Vancouver Sun

“As interest grows in water as a commodity, Barlow's book is timely and will resonate with environmentalists, those interested in international trade, and anyone wondering just where Canada stands on the possible impending water crisis.” ― PublishersWeekly.com

“Boiling Point is a concise, informative guide to Canada's water crisis … Here's hoping many Canadians read Boiling Point and demand the necessary action.” ― The Uniter

“Boiling Point is a rallying cry ― a critical call to action.” ― Herizons Magazine

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Passionate and cogent, this could be the most important book of the year for Canadians

We are complacent. We bask in the idea that Canada holds 20% of the world's fresh water -- water crises face other countries, but not ours. We could not be more wrong. In Boiling Point, bestselling author and activist Maude Barlow lays bare the issues facing Canada's water reserves, including long-outdated water laws, unmapped and unprotected groundwater reserves, agricultural pollution, industrial-waste dumping, boil-water advisories, and the effects of deforestation and climate change. This will be the defining issue of the coming decade, and most of us have no idea that it is on our very own doorstep.

Barlow is one of the world's foremost water activists and she has been on the front lines of the world's water crises for the past 20 years. She has seen first-hand the scale of the water problems facing much of the world, but also many of the solutions that are being applied. In Boiling Point, she brings this wealth of experience and expertise home to craft a compelling blueprint for Canada's water security.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 1770413553
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ ECW Press
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ Sept. 19 2016
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 312 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9781770413559
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1770413559
  • Item weight ‏ : ‎ 263 g
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 13.97 x 2.03 x 21.59 cm
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 1420L
  • 鶹 Rank: #285,322 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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    4.4 out of 5 stars 22 ratings

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  • Art J
    5.0 out of 5 stars This book is a must read for ALL. It's ...
    Reviewed in Canada on June 2, 2017
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    This book is a must read for ALL. It's a woman's life long pursuit to protect our water. Amazingly we are too complacent to realize that our Canadian fresh water is being severely depleted. Time for everyone to wakeup and see what is happening in each and every one of our communities. How our water is sourced, how it is protected (if at all) and how to make sure there is fresh drinking water for the future generations. Water is more precious than gold.
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  • Doris Bietenholz
    5.0 out of 5 stars Because I got my copy from Council of Canadian (monthly ...
    Reviewed in Canada on February 13, 2017
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    Because I got my copy from Council of Canadian (monthly donor) and found it so important , that i wanted to give it to friends and then, when it was sold out in 2 book stores in Vancouver , I got it from 鶹. Everybody should know, those figures & facts that corporations, pipeline promoters, the mining industries oil producers etc. conceal, and why. That is what Barlow has to say. It is mind-bogling.
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  • Roy Allan
    5.0 out of 5 stars Vitally import book
    Reviewed in Canada on September 15, 2019
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    Everyone in Canada should read this book before the federal election. See what happen to our environment the last time the Bay St Toadies were in power.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars A MUST READ FOR ALL CANADIANS
    Reviewed in Canada on March 4, 2017
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    Barlow breaks it all down here. We need to do something to protect our natural resources. Please back the water conservation movement.
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  • Crystal man
    5.0 out of 5 stars Read IT NOW!!!!!!!!
    Reviewed in Canada on January 30, 2017
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    Don't miss this if you are concerned with our threatened water supply.
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    1.0 out of 5 stars Bravo
    Reviewed in Canada on June 9, 2018
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    superb informed engaded and complete the best on water in Canad
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  • Steve
    4.0 out of 5 stars It would've been great to have more details around the companies such as ...
    Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2016
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    Book brought about valid points on the threats to Canada's water supplies and I found that I was captivated enough to want to keep reading on. It would've been great to have more details around the companies such as Nestle and how the gov't is doing so little to regulate them from pumping watersheds dry only to resell the public at ridiculously inflated prices.
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  • Darrell Collins
    4.0 out of 5 stars Barlow does a thorough job in analyzing and explaining Canada's ...
    Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2017
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    Barlow does a thorough job in analyzing and explaining Canada's water needs and the challenges of keeping and safeguarding it for future generations.
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