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{This announcement is a forward from a list on this subject.}
I wanted to let you know that the Summer 1998 issue of "YES! A Journal of
Positive Futures" focuses on endocrine-disrupting chemicals. (My apologies for
for any duplicate postings.) The issue, which the Jenifer Altman Foundation
helped to underwrite, includes an interview with Theo Colborn on the evidence
linking hormone-disrupting chemicals to reproductive anomalies, developmental
problems, and the increased prevalence of childhood cancers. There's also an
article by Peter Montague on the ways that industry PR and funding influences
the science around chemical risk assessment.
In addition, this issue--unlike much of the media coverage of this
topic--underscores what industrial designers, community activists,
scientists, landscapers, and homeowners are doing (and can do) to minimize or
eliminate these substances, and other harmful chemicals, from consumer
products, homes, landscapes, urban neighborhoods, and water supplies.
Among the stories:
* A Design Revolution, by eco-designer Stuart Cowan, features the work of
industrial designer Michael Braungart of Germany, who works with industry to
eliminate hazardous substances from all phases of production. The work of the
Andropogon Landscapers, who restore native flora and design for reliance on
rainfall and natural features of the landscape shows that chemical-intensive
landscaping can be replaced by landscapes that are a reminder of native
environments. A sidebar on Health Care Without Harm focuses on the campaign
to eliminate medical waste incineration, which is the single largest
contributor of mercury and dioxin emissions in the US.
* Eco-justice, by YES! associate editor Tracy Rysavy, describes the
successful battles of the Mothers of East Los Angeles to stop the targeting
of their predominantly Latin-America neighborhood for incinerators, toxic
waste dumps, and other harmful facilities.
* Loka Institute director Dick Sclove writes about community-based research
centers in the Netherlands, which conduct research on social and
technological issues in response to questions posed by community groups. He
suggests that such an effort could help connect universities to communities
while making research far more relevant to pressing human needs.
There is also a detailed article on the most immediate steps individuals can
take to reduce their exposure to hormone-disrupting chemicals in their homes,
and a listing of resources readers can contact for help and additional
information.
If you would like a copy of the issue, YES! is making a limited number
available to those with a serious interest in this topic for just the cost of
shipping and handling - $2. You can also order multiple copies or obtain
reprint rights by contacting Tracy Rysavy, Associate Editor at:
YES! A Journal of Positive Futures
Positive Futures Network
PO Box 10818
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
or e-mail: editors@futurenet.org
206/842-0216 (tel)
206/842-5208 (fax)
Articles from the issue are on the web site:
http://www.futurenet.org
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