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

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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

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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

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