June 6, 1995
Resource Pointer #35
For copies of the following resources, please contact
the appropriate publishers or organizations directly.
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*The Citizen's Guide to Biotechnology, 1995.* Burkhard
Mausberg and Maureen Press-Merkur. Concise introduction
to science and politics of biotechnology for activists,
with emphasis on issues pertinent to Canada. Explains
basic genetics, distinction between traditional breeding
and genetic engineering, concerns about biotechnology's
dangers, the relevant regulatory structures in Canada
and the extent of Canadian biotechnology research and
application. Concludes with chapter on citizen advocacy,
including suggestions on where to learn more and ways to
express concern. 73 pp. Canada$19.99 plus $3 postage and
handling. Canadian Institute for Environmental Law and
Policy, 517 College Streen, Suite 400, Toronto, ON M6G
4A2, Canada; phone (416) 923-3529; fax (416) 923-5949;
email cielap@web.apc.org.
*Integrated Pest Management: Developing a California
Strategy, 1994.* California Department of Food and
Agriculture (CDFA), California Department of Pesticide
Regulation and University of California Statewide
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Project. Workshop
proceedings on developing strategy to encourage
widespread adoption of IPM in California, and attended
by commodity groups, agricultural processors,
agricultural chemical representatives, government
agencies, researchers and consumer and environmental
organizations. Presents ideas on how to improve basic
and applied research, technology transfer, delivery of
services, the pesticide registration process and grower
acceptance of IPM. Office of Pesticide Consultation,
CDFA, 1220 N Street, Room 108, Sacramento, CA 95814;
phone (916) 654-1765; fax (916) 657-5017.
*Conserving Land: Population and Sustainable Food
Production, 1995.* Robert Engelman and Pamela LeRoy.
Concerned that the threats of unsustainable agricultural
practices and soil and water degradation are especially
critical in light of global population growth, this
report seeks to facilitate discussion on issues of
population, agriculture and food security. Examines
limits of arable land and environment to handle
pollution from industrial agriculture, and mentions
potential hazards and limits of technological
innovation, such as the Green Revolution, in feeding the
world. Advocates increasing food production capacity
while stabilizing population and promoting resource
conservation. Provides chart that ranks 98 countries by
per capita arable land availability, 1960, 1990 and
2025. 48 pp. US$8. Population Action International, 1120
19th Street, NW, Suite 550, Washington, DC 20036; phone
(202) 659-1833; fax (202) 293-1795.
*Environmental Indicators: A Systematic Approach to
Measuring and Reporting on Environmental Policy
Performance in the Context of Sustainable Development,
1995.* Allen Hammond, et. al. Promotes use of numeric
indicators to illustrate environmental conditions and
lays out framework for creating a successful indicator
system. Discusses indicators based on climate change,
depletion of the ozone layer, acidification,
eutrophication, dispersion of toxic substances,
dispersal of solid waste, erosion of biodiversity, and
human impact/exposure to environmental contaminants.
Documents how Dutch environmental indicator policies
enable citizens to monitor dispersal of toxics, such as
pesticides, and provide credible framework for assessing
reductions in dispersal of toxics. 43 pp. US$17. World
Resources Institute Publications, P.O. Box 4852, Hampden
Station, Baltimore, MD 21211; phone (800) 822-0504 or
(410) 516-6963.
*Strategic Plan for the Department of Pesticide
Regulation, Volume 1: An Overview, 1995.* California EPA
Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR). Generated by a
series of meetings with staff and certain external
stakeholders, this report functions as a guide to the
organizational structure, mandates and goals of DPR.
Presents DPR mission statement and primary
responsibilities, lists internal and external
stakeholders, and outlines DPR strategies for carrying
through goals and mandates. 36 pp. US$7. Department of
Pesticide Regulation, 1020 N Street, Sacramento, CA
95814; phone (916) 445-4000.
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Information Coordinator Ellen Hickey or Information
Program Associate Adam Kirshner for further information.
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