|
|
Article: Houston Chronicle Jim Barlow Column.
- Article from:
- Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News
- Article date:
- June 21, 2001
CopyrightCOPYRIGHT 2001 Knight-Ridder/Tribune Business News. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)
|
By Jim Barlow, Houston Chronicle Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News
Jun. 21--A recent survey of Americans by an environmental organization found that 90 percent believe chemicals, pollution and waste are responsible for problems like asthma and chronic diseases.
If that's your viewpoint, may I suggest a slim book by University of Houston economics professor Thomas DeGregori. It's called Agriculture and Modern Technology -- A Defense (Iowa State University Press, $54.95).
Actually: The National Academy of Science found last year that asthma mostly is caused by mites and cockroaches. Using pesticides to kill them helps, not hurts.
...