Pesticide spraying in Kerala: human cost and environmental loss
By: Rajendran, S.
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ArticlePublisher: 2002Description: p.2206-207.Subject(s): Pesticides - India - Kerala | Pesticides
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Economic and Political WeeklySummary: The aerial spraying of pesticides on cashew plantations in Kerala has now been documented to have taken a heavy toll on human health and environmental well-being. Ironically, the anticipated economic gains from it now stand questioned as industrial countries are increasingly rejecting cashew kernel imports contaminated by chemical spraying. - Reproduced.
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Indian Institute of Public Administration | Volume no: 37, Issue no: 23 | Available | AR53045 |
The aerial spraying of pesticides on cashew plantations in Kerala has now been documented to have taken a heavy toll on human health and environmental well-being. Ironically, the anticipated economic gains from it now stand questioned as industrial countries are increasingly rejecting cashew kernel imports contaminated by chemical spraying. - Reproduced.
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