Melanie Jae Martin

Melanie Jae Martin writes on climate justice and transitioning into a just and livable future. Follow her at @MJaeMartin

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COP19 Promotes Carbon Colonialism With New REDD+ Deal

REDD+ jeopardizes the rights and resources of local communities throughout the global south, because of the prevalence of carbon-market-driven land grabs.

By: Melanie Jae Martin ,; Truthout

December 5, 2013

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Newly Released Tim DeChristopher Finds a Movement Transformed by His Courage

Tim DeChristopher, who was released from federal custody yesterday, is best known as the man who disrupted an auction of pristine public lands.

By: Melanie Jae Martin ,; Yes!Magazine

April 23, 2013

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Welcome to Blockadia!

The corporate push to construct tar-sands pipelines is transforming the environmental movement across North America by increasing the involvement of local residents and normalizing the use of direct action.