Resource Pointer #41
July 20, 1995
For copies of the following resources, please contact
the appropriate publishers or organizations directly.
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*Environmental Risks of Genetically Engineered Organisms
and Key Regulatory Issues, 1995.* Dr. Peter Kareiva and
Dr. Ingrid Parker. Examines the direct ecological risks,
rather than risks to human health or indirect risks to
agricultural production, that may arise from release of
genetically engineered organisms. Finds that some
genetically engineered organisms carry substantial
threats and recommends that evaluations of safety be
made on a case-by-case basis. Argues that containment of
transgenes is impractical on the level of large-scale
commercial production, discusses ramifications of
transgene invasiveness and says that close regulation of
transgene application is scientifically justified. 15
pp. No charge. Greenpeace Switzerland, P.O. Box 276,
8026 Zurich, Switzerland; phone (41-1) 295 94 94; fax
(41-1) 241 38 21.
*The Cotton Chain: Linking Sustainable Agriculture and
Free Trade, 1995.* Special supplement to Pesticides
News, Number 28, June 1995, examines organic,
sustainable and conventional cotton production.
Investigation into organic cotton includes articles on
production methods, costs, yields and prices, the
clothing industry's role in expanding organic cotton's
market, and possibilities for promoting organic and
sustainable cotton production in the South. Discusses
pesticides used in cotton, their hazards and the effects
of international trade agreements on cotton production.
Concludes with data on global cotton production and
export, comparison of yields among countries and lists
of pesticides used in selected cotton producing regions.
16 pp. The supplement may be ordered for UK$2.50.
Subscription rates: Pesticides News (includes Current
Research Monitor): Corporate--UK$65; Non-commercial--
UK$32; Discretionary (students, low income)--UK$15. The
Pesticides Trust, Eurolink Centre, 49 Effra Road,
London, SW2 1BZ, United Kingdom; phone (44 171) 274
8895; fax (44 171) 274 9084; email pesttrust@gn.apc.org.
*Current Research Monitor.* Quarterly publication of The
Pesticides Trust. Newsletter format periodical provides
abstracts of recent articles published in medical,
public health, ecological, chemical and agricultural
journals. Also provides bibliography of current research
reports on pesticides, agriculture, health, ecological
effects of pesticides and related topics. Summarizes
content of recent conferences and lists upcoming
conferences relevant to pesticides and sustainable
agriculture. Subscription rate for Current Research
Monitor: UK$15. See above for subscription rates of
Pesticides News and Current Research Monitor and contact
information for The Pesticides Trust.
*BankCheck Quarterly.* News periodical of news on the
World Bank, International Monetary Fund and other
international finance institutions with emphasis on the
effects of international financial policies on
developing nations. Includes economic and political
analyses, interviews and book reviews. Subscription
rates: Individual/NGO US$25; Institution US$50; Limited
Income US$15. BankCheck, 1847 Berkeley Way, Berkeley, CA
94703; phone (510) 848-1155; fax (510) 848-1008; email
irn@igc.apc.org.
*Integrated Pest Management Reviews.* Quarterly
periodical publishes papers on all aspects of pest
management, including host resistance, cultural,
biological and chemical control, socio-economics,
national and international policy, implementation and
extension. First issue contains papers on IPM for cotton
in Africa, IPM for greenhouse vegetables, control of
African armyworm, the genetics of the soybean and
regulation of pheromones. Subscription rates: European
Community--UK$140; USA/Canada--US$240; rest of the
world--UK$155. USA/Canada: Journals Promotion
Department, Chapman and Hall Inc., 115 Fifth Avenue, New
York, NY 10003, USA; phone (212) 244-3336; fax (212)
563-2269; email fogarty@chaphall.com. Rest of the world:
Subscriptions Department, Chapman and Hall, ITPS Ltd,
Cheriton House, North Way, Andover SP10 5BE, United
Kingdom; phone (44 126) 434 2713; fax (44 126) 434 2807;
email chsub@itps.co.uk.
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