When progress bears a bitter price
Article Abstract:
The environmental movement is becoming a threat to the employment of industrial workers. Measures to protect the environment sometimes lead to the layoff of workers. Labor unions have been supportive of environmental agendas, but layoffs and decreased profits are creating antagonism.
Publication Name: Environmental Action Magazine
Subject: Environmental issues
ISSN: 0013-922X
Year: 1992
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Plastic surgery
Article Abstract:
The plastics industry is waging a public relations campaign to bolster confidence in its recycling efforts when in fact recycling is minimal and the companies lobby against recycling laws. The industry's campaign and the problems inherent in recycling are detailed.
Publication Name: Environmental Action Magazine
Subject: Environmental issues
ISSN: 0013-922X
Year: 1993
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Coming to terms with trade
Article Abstract:
Trade negotiations such as GATT are proceeding without a consciousness of the environmental effects of their deregulation. Multinational corporations use such economic treaties to skirt rules on pesticides and other environmental threats.
Publication Name: Environmental Action Magazine
Subject: Environmental issues
ISSN: 0013-922X
Year: 1992
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