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P A N U P S
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Pesticide Action Network
North America
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April 19, 1995
Resource Pointer #28
For copies of the following resources, please contact
the appropriate publishers or organizations directly.
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*Out of the Frying Pan, Avoiding the Fire: Ending the
Use of Methyl Bromide, 1995.* Will Allen, Jo Ann
Baumgartner, Kalee Kreider and Susan Pollack. Analysis
of methyl bromide use in California from 1970 to 1992
with discussion of hazards and examination of
alternatives. Documents that chemical industry seeks to
replace methyl bromide with equally dangerous chemicals.
Reviews non-chemical alternatives and makes policy
recommendations. 37 pp. No charge. Ozone Action, Inc.,
1621 Connecticut Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20009; phone
(202) 265-6738; fax (202) 332-4865; email
ozone_action@essential.org or The Sustainable Cotton
Project, 1312 T Street, Newman, CA 95360; phone (209)
862-0860; fax (209) 862-3470.
*Towards Sustainable Agricultural Production: Cleaner
Technologies, 1994.* Organization for Economic Co-
operation and Development (OECD). Based on OECD Workshop
on Sustainable Agriculture Technologies and Practices in
February 1992. Provides overview of advancements in
alternative pest management, erosion control and
fertility practices that could make agricultural
production more sustainable. Topics include integrated
pest management (IPM), biotechnology and agricultural
policy. 97 pp. US$14. To order within U.S.: OECD,
Publications and Information Center, 2001 L Street N.W.,
Suite 700, Washington, DC 20036; phone (202) 785-6323;
fax (202) 785-0350. To order from countries other than
U.S.: OECD Publications Service, 2 rue Andre-Pascal,
75775 Paris Cedex 16, France.
*Sowing for Need or Sowing for Greed? (Film), 1989.*
Bullfrog Films, Inc. Documentary of Green Revolution's
impact on developing countries, including interviews and
footage from the Philippines, India, Malaysia,
Indonesia. Examines problems of economic dependence,
erosion of genetic diversity and environmental
contamination brought about by Green Revolution.
Discusses biotechnology's promises in light of Green
Revolution's failed promises. Features interviews with
Vandana Shiva, Pat Mooney, Cary Fowler and Jose
Lutzenberger. 58 minute video. US$39.95 purchase price.
Films may also be rented. Bullfrog Films, Inc., P.O. Box
149, Oley, PA 19606; phone (800) 543-3764; fax (610)
370-1978; email bullfrog@igc.apc.org. For information on
how to access Bullfrog Films catalogue online, send
blank message to <bullfrog-info@igc.apc.org>.
*Farmer-Proven Integrated Agriculture-Acuaculture: A
Technology Information Kit, 1992.* International
Institute of Rural Reconstruction (IIRR) and
International Center for Living Aquatic Resources
Management (ICLARM). Compilation of basic information
materials aimed at improving quality of life of small-
scale farmers. Topics related to integration of
agriculture with aquaculture presented in lay terms with
practical ideas for easy application. Information sheets
deal with such issues as sociocultural and economic
considerations to introducing integrated aquaculture-
agriculture, grass-fish farming systems in China,
integrated fish-horticulture-vegetable farming in India
and several other case studies. 100 pp. US$27. IIRR, 475
Riverside Drive, Room 1270, New York, NY 10115; phone
(212) 870-2992; fax (212) 870-2981 or ICLARM, MCPO Box
1501, Makati, 1299 Metro Manila, Philippines.
*Tackling Toxics in Everyday Products: A Directory of
Organizations, 1992.* Nancy Lilienthal, Michele Ascione
and Adam Flint. Brief discussion of sources and risks of
toxic chemicals with listing of organizations involved
in regulation, public-interest advocacy and information
regarding toxic chemicals. Includes governmental and
non-governmental organizations primarily from U.S., with
some international groups mentioned. Listings explain
type of organization, issues addressed, publications
and/or activities of organization and contact
information. 179 pp. US$22.95. INFORM, 120 Wall Street,
16th Floor, New York, NY 10005-4001; phone (212) 361-
2400.
We encourage those interested in having resources listed
in the Online Resource Pointer to send review copies of
publications, videos or other sources to our office
(address listed below) or to contact Publications and
Information Coordinator Ellen Hickey or Information
Program Associate Gina Schilling for further
information.
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