Resource Pointer #59
December 5, 1995
For copies of the following resources, please contact
the appropriate publishers or organizations directly.
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*Products and Opportunities in Nematode Control, 1995.*
Francis Williamson. Presents overview of nematode
control, including description of nematode ecology and
effects on crops, chemical and non-chemical control
practices and worldwide sales and use of namaticides.
Discusses methyl bromide (MBr), one of most widely used
fumigants, and reviews alternatives as well as methods
of reducing MBr emissions to atmosphere, contending that
there is still much uncertainty regarding Mbr breakdown
and its role in ozone depletion. Provides pesticide
sales data by category, quantity and region, and
includes brief summaries and contact information for
nematocide producing companies. 108 pages. US$525,
UK$250 or Yen60,000. PJB Publications: England -- AGROW
Reports, 18/20 Hill Rise, Richmond, Surrey, TW10 6UA,
England; fax (44 181) 948-6866; Japan -- Shiryo
Kenkyujo, 3-6-5-904, Sotokanda, Chiyoda-Ku, Tokyo 101,
Japan; fax (81) 3 3258-9209; U.S. -- PharmaBooks Ltd,
1775 Broadway, Suite 511, New York, NY 10019; fax (212)
262-8234.
*At Ease with Email: A Handbook on Using Electronic Mail
for NGOs in Developing Countries, 1995.* United Nations
Non-Governmental Liaison Service (NGLS) and Friedrich
Ebert Foundation. Provides basic information for
accessing Internet resources and services, describes
advantages and problems of email for NGOs and gives
overview of computer networks in developing countries
that focus on NGO needs. Includes directory of online
service providers in developing countries, featuring
brief descriptions, costs and contact information. No
charge for NGOs. NGLS, Palais de Nations, CH-1211,
Geneva 10, Switzerland or Room 6015, 866 UN Plaza, New
York, NY 10017; email ngls@igc.apc.org; or The Freidrich
Ebert Foundation, 950 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10022;
email fesny@igc.apc.org.
*Transnational Corporations' Strategic Responses to
Sustainable Development, 1995.* Harris Gleckman.
Investigates corporate buildup to 1992 Rio United
Nations Conference on Environment and Development
(UNCED), focusing on mechanisms for regulating
transnational corporations. Discusses results of
"Benchmark Corporate Environmental Survey," an analysis
of how environmental and social concerns affect
corporate decision-making practices. 13 pages. US$5.
Benchmark Environmental Consulting, 49 Dartmouth Street,
Portland, ME 04101; phone (207) 775-9078; fax (207) 772-
3539; email benchmark@interramp.com.
*The Social Benefits of Regulating Transnational
Corporations, 1995.* Harris Gleckman and Riva Krut.
Examines globalization of trade, World Trade
Organization (WTO) and GATT, and asserts need for
democratic system of global governance to ensure that
transnational corporations adhere to social and
environmental standards. Describes failings in current
system and recommends policies for an international
regulatory framework. 25 pages. US$15. Benchmark
Environmental Consulting (see above).
*Keycode Bayer.* Coordination Against Bayer Dangers.
Online newsletter reports on activities of agrochemical
and pharmaceutical transnational Bayer, and emphasizes
need for better environmental protection and job
security at Bayer worldwide. No charge. CBG, Postfach 15
04 18, 40081 Dusseldorf, Germany; fax (49) 221-333-940;
email Co_gegen_BAYER@NADESHDA.gun.de.
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