Smoke on the Water
Incineration at Sea and the Birth of a Transatlantic Environmental Movement
Book • 2023
Dario Fazzi's "Smoke on the Water" meticulously details the history of ocean incineration, a controversial practice of disposing hazardous waste at sea.
The book traces the rise of this method, highlighting its adoption by the US military and industry, and the subsequent backlash from environmental activists and affected communities.
Fazzi examines the transnational nature of the anti-ocean-incineration movement, showcasing the crucial role of grassroots activism and international collaboration in challenging powerful interests.
The narrative underscores the importance of environmental justice and the interconnectedness of local and global environmental concerns.
Ultimately, the book serves as a compelling case study of how citizen action can influence environmental policy and regulation on a global scale.
The book traces the rise of this method, highlighting its adoption by the US military and industry, and the subsequent backlash from environmental activists and affected communities.
Fazzi examines the transnational nature of the anti-ocean-incineration movement, showcasing the crucial role of grassroots activism and international collaboration in challenging powerful interests.
The narrative underscores the importance of environmental justice and the interconnectedness of local and global environmental concerns.
Ultimately, the book serves as a compelling case study of how citizen action can influence environmental policy and regulation on a global scale.
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Recommended by Shuang as a thought-provoking book about environmental history, particularly ocean incineration.
Dario Fazzi, "Smoke on the Water: Incineration at Sea and the Birth of a Transatlantic Environmental Movement" (Columbia UP, 2023)
