Resource Pointer #51
October 4, 1995
For copies of the following resources, please contact the
appropriate publishers or organizations directly.
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*Global Pesticide Campaigner, Vol. 5, No. 3, September 1995.*
Quarterly publication of international and regional news
relevant to pesticides, sustainable agriculture, development
and related issues. Special issue marks 10th anniversary of
PAN's Dirty Dozen campaign, and features 1995 "Demise of the
Dirty Dozen" chart, listing bans and severe restrictions on
the Dirty Dozen pesticides in 90 countries. Articles evaluate
successes and challenges of the campaign, and expose U.S.
export of Dirty Dozen pesticides to countries which have
banned their use and ongoing international trade in dangerous
chemicals. Subscription rates: Individuals and non-profit
organizations -- US$25; small business, government and public
libraries -- US$50; corporate -- US$100; low income
individuals -- US$15. Pesticide Action Network North America
(see below for contact information).
*How to Research Chemicals: A Resource Guide, 1995.* Maria
Pellerano. Resource discusses chemicals in lay terms for
activists interested in researching pesticides and other
toxics. Explains important chemical facts, including
definitions of key terms and chemical nomenclature, and
provides basic hints for effective research and use of
chemical studies. Describes how and where to find specific
kinds of information, reviews U.S. right-to-know legislation
and includes directory of government and non-government
resources for learning about chemicals. 88 pp. US$10.
Environmental Research Foundation, P.O. Box 5036, Annapolis,
MD 21403; phone (410) 263-1584; fax (410) 263-8944; email
erf@rachel.clark.net.
*Diversity: A News Journal for the International Genetic
Resources Community, 1995.* Quarterly journal provides range
of views and information on people, issues, policies,
practices and activities relating to conservation and
utilization of genetic resources. Latest edition (Vol. 11,
Nos. 1&2) focuses on biodiversity of Mediterranean region,
and includes articles on national perspectives, international
efforts to preserve biodiversity, and the potential of
international biodiversity conservation agreements to promote
peace in Middle East. Subscription rates: Government and
nonprofit institutions and individuals in North America --
US$35; outside North America -- US$50; all others in North
America -- US$55; outside North America -- US$70. Diversity,
4905 Del Ray Avenue, Suite 401, Bethesda, MD 20814; phone
(301) 907-9350; fax (301) 907-9328; email
diversitymay@igc.apc.org.
*Choosing Our Future: Visions of a Sustainable World, 1995.*
Tanvi Nagpal and Camilla Foltz, eds. Collection of future-
oriented essays and interviews documents variety of visions
of sustainable society in terms of personal, cultural,
environmental and economic conditions from many perspectives.
Contributors from over 30 countries include farmers,
economists, environmentalists, lawyers, politicians, artists,
laborers and others. 160 pp. US$14.95 plus US$3.50 shipping.
The 2050 Project, The World Resources Institute, WRI
Publications, P.O. Box 4852, Hampden Station, Baltimore, MD
21211; phone (800) 822-0504 or (410) 516-6963; email
wendyw@wri.org.
*Zum Beispiel: Baumwolle, 1995.* (German only; English
translation -- "For Example: Cotton"). 12th book in series
examining environmental and social implications of various
agricultural products. Discusses cotton in terms of world
market, pesticide use and alternatives, and country and case
studies. Gives overview of German campaign in support of eco-
labels, which would disclose information about all phases of
cotton production. 110 pp. DM$980. PAN Germany, Nernstweg 32-
34, D-22765 Hamburg, Germany; phone (49 40) 39 39 76; fax (49
40) 39 75 20; email pan-germany@umwelt.ecolink.org.
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listed below) or to contact Publications and Information
Coordinator Ellen Hickey or Information Program Associate
Gina Schilling for further information.
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