Eco-Imperialism: Green Power, Black Death

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For the ecological effects of European expansion see Ecological imperialism.

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Eco-Imperialism: Green Power, Black Death is a 2003 book written by Paul Driessen.

In the book Driessen introduces the idea of eco-imperialism as the forceful imposition of western environmental views on developing countries to their detriment.

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1. Corporate Social Irresponsibility – A good idea gone bad
2. Roots of Eco-Imperialism – How protecting nature became imperialistic
3. Cow Dung Forever – Depriving poor people of electricity and safe water
4. Playing Games with Starving People – Malnutrition and biotechnology
5. Sustainable Mosquitoes Expendable People – malaria and DDT
6. Sweatshops and Prostitutes – The real impact of anti-sweatshop movements
7. Renewable Energy Mirages – Wind and solar aren’t ready for prime time
8. Climate Change Riches – The truth about the global warming scare
9. Greenwashing for Greenbacks – Saving the planet for PR, fame and profit
10. Investor Fraud – “Socially responsible investor” fraud and eco-imperialism
11. End of Eco-Imperialism? Changing the terms of the debate
12. Corporate Social Responsibility Reborn – Hope for the future