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-- Science in the Public Interest
Working for healthy land and sustainable communities in Kentucky and Central
Appalachia.
Appalachia
-- Science in the Public Interest
Working for healthy land and sustainable communities in Kentucky and Central
Appalachia.
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Books, Tapes, and other Items.
Out Of The Wasteland
Al Fritsch and Andy McDonald.
In-depth exploration of the cultural underpinnings of waste - it's history,
economics, and politics; with five pertinent case histories.
1994, 135 pp. RR1 WAS $18.00 NOW $9.00
Overcoming the Waste The Tree-Saver's Manual: A Lighthearted Guide
to Saving the Forest Native Americans in CentralAppalachia: A
Bibliography Tourism Versus Exploitative Logging A Solar Cooker Drowning in Garbage:Kentucky's
Waste Problems
In the Spring of 1995, Appalachia
- Science in the Public Interest sponsored a conference at Eastern Kentucky
University entitled "The Forest Commons." Several distinguished
experts addressed issues of forest conservation within the context of the
forest commons concept. The presentations were very informative and drew
upon a variety of academic and professional disciplines, ranging from history
and law to science and forestry. While this paper is neither a verbatim
record nor a strict summary of the proceedings, it draws heavily upon ideas
presented in the conference in attempting to draft a vision for a greater
forest commons. For those interested in more in-depth analysis of specific
issues addressed at the conference, several presentations are included in
the appendix to this paper. Safe and Affordable Housing Series Indoor Pollution: Problems and Solutions Domestic Solar Energy Basics Vegetation In and Around the Home Domestic Water and Waste Systems Mobile Home Living Building Materials and Techniques
Crisis: A Deeper View
Andy McDonald exposes the cultural
roots of our waste crisis and explores ethical solutions; with regional
management plans.
1993, 15 pp. RR2 OUT OF PRINT
Pete Ayers & Al Fritsch. For all who battle injustice
-and sometimes lose eart...
1987, 38 pp. RR3
Timothy Collins details sources pertinent to the Appalachian
region.
1989, 20 pp. RR4
David Cole describes how Kentucky's third largest industry,
tourism, is being held hostage by powerful logging interests; graphs and
tables.
10 pp. RR5 WAS $2.00 NOW $1.00
Mark Schimmoeller and Andy McDonald. Step-by-step solar cooker
construction manual using ordinary, inexpensive materials, and reaching
temps of 350-400°f.; with recipes.
20 pp. RR6
1999, 36 pp. RR7 WAS $5.00 NOW $2.50
The Forest Commons
By Al Fritsch. Appendices by Mary Davis, Paul Kalisz, Wendell Berry, Susan
Duggan, Eric Freyfrogle. Excerpts by Eugene Hargrove. ASPI Publications.
1997
120 pp. FC1 WAS$15.00
NOW $7.50
Based on workshops held in Appalachia in the early 1990's,
these reports examine safe, low-cost home planning and construction methods
for the healthy, ecologically-minded builder. Complete set of six reports
with a special introduction.
120 pp., SA7
Phil Stern and Al Fritsch examine household pollutants and
offer suggestions for dealing with them.
17 pp. SA1 OUT OF PRINT
by Robert Fairchild. A look at
solar hot water, photovoltaics, greenhouses and food cookers.
20 pp. SA2 OUT OF PRINT
by Camille Jones. Indoor plants to freshen air, beautify,
and supply food; plus edible landscaping and vegetative barriers for wind,
shade, and noise.
20 pp. SA3 OUT OF PRINT
Diagrams and comparisons of five low-cost dry composting
toilet systems, and a discussion of cisterns and filtering systems.
20 pp. SA4 OUT OF PRINT
Ernie Muhly reviews quality construction and conservation
practice, with safety tips.
12 pp. SA5 OUT OF PRINT
Four super low-cost houses and one school are described,
illustrating safe and affordable construction principles.
28 pp. SA6 WAS $5.60 NOW $2.80
Critical Issues Series
on Forest Policy
by Timothy Collins and Robyn Arnold - these essays from
ASPI’s Forest Project examine critical issues affecting our National
Forests today, and encourage appropriate forest guidelines for the future.
1) In Defense of National Forests, 10
pp.
2) Caught between a Rock
& a Mandate: The Philosophy of the Forest Service, 15 pp.
3) Multiple Use and Multiple Misuse: National Forest
Management Issues, 14 pp.
4)Chronology and Quotes:
Changing Forests, Changing Forest Service, 56 pp.
5) A National Forest Dis-service: Timber Sales in the Daniel
Boone National Forest, 14 pp.
Set of 5 Reports, 109 pp. FP1 OUT OF PRINT