Abstracts

Home and garden

Search abstracts:

DuPont: a threat to plants - and now to freedom

Article Abstract:

A story about the terrible side effects of DuPont's new herbicide prompted the company to demand a retraction from Organic Gardening magazine. However Karl A. Arne, EPA pesticide specialist, volunteered a four-page defense of the magazine article. This was a win for a free press.

Environmental aspects, Chemical industry, Public relations, E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Co., Pesticides industry, Herbicides, DD

---

Famine plants: hope for the future

Article Abstract:

In this excerpt from 'Save Three Lives: A Plan for Famine Prevention,' plants that are nutritious and sturdy are examined. Amaranth has edible leaves and provides nutritious grain from its seeds. It is easily prepared and cooks under low energy.

Health aspects, Prevention, Famines, Amaranthus, Amaranths

---

Rosebud

Article Abstract:

All periodicals are facing drastically increasing paper costs, and Organic Gardening pays even more because of its adamant use of recycled, chlorine-free stock. Several future magazine improvements and new features are also described.

Economic aspects, Prices and rates, Periodical publishing, Organic Gardening (Periodical), Acid-free paper, Acid free papers

Similar abstracts:

• Abstracts: Tomatoes that store long and taste great! Ducks & geese. 18 timesaving garden shortcuts
• Abstracts: Big surprises in a small town. Good land and good dogs. Driving the blues highway
• Abstracts: Toolshed. Pot bound: The change from clay to plastic has transformed horticulture. Planting a balled-and-burlapped tree
• Abstracts: Long division: custom cabinets create rooms in a long, narrow space
• Abstracts: Let the game begin. Haunts across the South. This time, FSU fore sure, honest

This website is not affiliated with document authors or copyright owners. This page is provided for informational purposes only. Unintentional errors are possible.