Power Lines: Building a Labor-Climate Justice Movement

Editors Ordower (North America director, 350.org) and Zafir (academic director, Leadership for Democracy and Social Justice) explore how labor and environmental movements can potentially work in unison to address climate change. They present a collection of writings from frontline participants who describe community mobilization efforts within selected sectors, such as energy, construction, farming, and more. But the work focuses heavily on the energy industry, which makes the others seem secondary. The title highlights stories and strategies of how such work can lead to a reduction in pollution and demonstrates the power and potential of collaborating to save the planet. Worthy of mention is the book’s variety of writing styles; some chapters utilize an interview format, whereas others incorporate narratives. The only thing missing is an index for readers to easily locate various topics.