As Chipotle Goes GMO-free, Monsanto's Worst Fear Is Coming True | Alternet
"The decision of the Chipotle restaurant chain to make its product lines GMO-free is not most people's idea of a world-historic event. Especially since Chipotle, by US standards, is not a huge operation.
A clear sign that the move is significant, however, is that Chipotle's decision was met with a tidal-wave of establishment media abuse."
Showing posts with label GMO's. Show all posts
Showing posts with label GMO's. Show all posts
February 16, 2015
August 9, 2014
Feds to Phase Out GMO Farms and Neonicotinoid Pesticides at Wildlife Refuges
Feds to Phase Out GMO Farms and Neonicotinoid Pesticides at Wildlife Refuges
"After facing a series of legal challenges from environmental groups, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service will phase out the use of genetically modified (GMO) crops and controversial neonicotinoid pesticides at farming projects on national wildlife refuges."
"After facing a series of legal challenges from environmental groups, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service will phase out the use of genetically modified (GMO) crops and controversial neonicotinoid pesticides at farming projects on national wildlife refuges."
July 21, 2014
Iowa Goes Bananas for GMOs | Common Dreams
Iowa Goes Bananas for GMOs | Common Dreams
"Despite what Iowa State University and the Iowa Farm Bureau might think about the need for GMO labels, one thing is for sure: consumers want the right to know what’s in their food and will continue to fight for mandatory GMO labeling."
"Despite what Iowa State University and the Iowa Farm Bureau might think about the need for GMO labels, one thing is for sure: consumers want the right to know what’s in their food and will continue to fight for mandatory GMO labeling."
July 12, 2014
July 3, 2014
GMO Labeling Bill Moves Forward in Oregon | Common Dreams
GMO Labeling Bill Moves Forward in Oregon | Common Dreams
"Voters in Oregon want to know what's in their food and in November they will be given the chance to have their voices heard."
"Voters in Oregon want to know what's in their food and in November they will be given the chance to have their voices heard."
June 20, 2014
June 6, 2014
Genetically Modified Crops Fueling Decline of Monarch Butterflies: Report | Common Dreams
Genetically Modified Crops Fueling Decline of Monarch Butterflies: Report | Common Dreams
"The monarch butterflies' numbers have been plummeting in recent years, and a new study has pointed to the likely main culprit: loss of its summer habitat as a result of genetically modified crops."
"The monarch butterflies' numbers have been plummeting in recent years, and a new study has pointed to the likely main culprit: loss of its summer habitat as a result of genetically modified crops."
May 9, 2014
Food Industry Giants to Wage Legal Battle to Defeat Vermont's Landmark GMO Labeling Law | Common Dreams
Food Industry Giants to Wage Legal Battle to Defeat Vermont's Landmark GMO Labeling Law | Common Dreams
"As pro-labeling advocates were cheering Vermont's passage of a GMO labeling bill on Thursday, a powerful food industry lobbing group announced its plans to file a federal lawsuit to overturn the law."
"As pro-labeling advocates were cheering Vermont's passage of a GMO labeling bill on Thursday, a powerful food industry lobbing group announced its plans to file a federal lawsuit to overturn the law."
May 8, 2014
Victory! Vermont Passes Landmark GMO Labeling Law | Common Dreams
Victory! Vermont Passes Landmark GMO Labeling Law | Common Dreams
"Vermont made history on Thursday by becoming the first state to require the labeling of foods with genetically modified ingredients following passage of a no "trigger clause" bill."
"Vermont made history on Thursday by becoming the first state to require the labeling of foods with genetically modified ingredients following passage of a no "trigger clause" bill."
April 12, 2014
GMO Lobby Works Tirelessly Against Mandatory Labeling
GMO Lobby Works Tirelessly Against Mandatory Labeling
"Pompeo is not well known for passing bills in Congress. He is known for being the single largest recipient of campaign funding from Koch Industries' PACs and employees in 2010. And h has introduced several bills friendly to the Koch brothers' interests, according to the Washington Post. The Huffington Post recently called him "the Koch brothers' point man in the House." Pompeo is Koch Industries' top recipient again in the current election cycle, according to OpenSecrets.org."
"Pompeo is not well known for passing bills in Congress. He is known for being the single largest recipient of campaign funding from Koch Industries' PACs and employees in 2010. And h has introduced several bills friendly to the Koch brothers' interests, according to the Washington Post. The Huffington Post recently called him "the Koch brothers' point man in the House." Pompeo is Koch Industries' top recipient again in the current election cycle, according to OpenSecrets.org."
April 10, 2014
'Monsanto, Koch Alliance'? GOP Congressman Pushes Bill to Block GMO Labling | Common Dreams
'Monsanto, Koch Alliance'? GOP Congressman Pushes Bill to Block GMO Labling | Common Dreams
"In a move slammed as sealing "an unholy alliance between Monsanto and Koch Industries," a Kansas congressman has submitted legislation that would ban state-level GMO labeling laws."
"In a move slammed as sealing "an unholy alliance between Monsanto and Koch Industries," a Kansas congressman has submitted legislation that would ban state-level GMO labeling laws."
March 26, 2014
How ''Extreme Levels'' of Monsanto's Herbicide Roundup in Food Became the Industry Norm
How ''Extreme Levels'' of Monsanto's Herbicide Roundup in Food Became the Industry Norm
"Roundup Ready GM-soy accumulates residues of glyphosate and AMPA, and also differs markedly in nutritional composition compared to soybeans from other agricultural practices. Organic soybean samples also showed a more healthy nutritional profile (e.g. higher in protein and lower in saturated fatty acids) than both industrial conventional and GM soybeans."
"Roundup Ready GM-soy accumulates residues of glyphosate and AMPA, and also differs markedly in nutritional composition compared to soybeans from other agricultural practices. Organic soybean samples also showed a more healthy nutritional profile (e.g. higher in protein and lower in saturated fatty acids) than both industrial conventional and GM soybeans."
March 3, 2014
Organic Farmers Pay the Price of GMO Contamination | Common Dreams
Organic Farmers Pay the Price of GMO Contamination | Common Dreams
"Organic farmers and others who do not use GMOs are increasingly under assault by GMO contamination and often left holding the bag, a survey released Monday reveals."
"Organic farmers and others who do not use GMOs are increasingly under assault by GMO contamination and often left holding the bag, a survey released Monday reveals."
February 15, 2014
GMOs Are Killing the Bees, Butterflies, Birds and... ? | Common Dreams
GMOs Are Killing the Bees, Butterflies, Birds and... ? | Common Dreams
"When the honeybees started dying en masse, the alarm bells went off. Bees are critical to food production. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), more than a quarter of America’s diet relies on pollination by honeybees.
No bees, no food. Or at least, no apples, cherries, onions, celery, cabbage, and a long listof others, including almonds and blueberries which, according to the American Beekeeping Federation, are 90-percent dependent on bees for pollination."
"When the honeybees started dying en masse, the alarm bells went off. Bees are critical to food production. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), more than a quarter of America’s diet relies on pollination by honeybees.
No bees, no food. Or at least, no apples, cherries, onions, celery, cabbage, and a long listof others, including almonds and blueberries which, according to the American Beekeeping Federation, are 90-percent dependent on bees for pollination."
January 23, 2014
Lawmakers Defy Public Opinion, Imperil GMO Labeling Push in Northeast | Common Dreams
Lawmakers Defy Public Opinion, Imperil GMO Labeling Push in Northeast | Common Dreams
"A bill that would have required the labeling of all GMO food on store shelves in New Hampshire died in the state's House of Representatives."
"A bill that would have required the labeling of all GMO food on store shelves in New Hampshire died in the state's House of Representatives."
January 14, 2014
Pro-GMO Lobby Sues To Overturn Campaign Finance Laws After Getting Caught Breaking Them
www.thinkprogress.org/health/2014/01/14/3158981/gmo-labeling-grocery-manufacturers-association/
"During last year’s heavily moneyed campaign to defeat a Washington ballot initiative to label genetically modified foods, the Grocery Manufacturers Association was caught breaking Washington’s campaign finance laws by hiding the identities of its donors. After successfully killing the GMO labeling proposal, GMA is now arguing that those same campaign finance laws violated the lobbying group’s civil rights and should be overturned."
"During last year’s heavily moneyed campaign to defeat a Washington ballot initiative to label genetically modified foods, the Grocery Manufacturers Association was caught breaking Washington’s campaign finance laws by hiding the identities of its donors. After successfully killing the GMO labeling proposal, GMA is now arguing that those same campaign finance laws violated the lobbying group’s civil rights and should be overturned."
January 3, 2014
Coming to a Field Near You: 'Agent Orange Corn'? | Common Dreams
Coming to a Field Near You: 'Agent Orange Corn'? | Common Dreams
"Despite widespread opposition from food safety, environmental and watchdog groups, as well as health professionals and concerned consumers, the USDA has paved the way for the commercial use of genetically engineered crops dubbed "Agent Orange" corn and soybeans."
"Despite widespread opposition from food safety, environmental and watchdog groups, as well as health professionals and concerned consumers, the USDA has paved the way for the commercial use of genetically engineered crops dubbed "Agent Orange" corn and soybeans."
November 7, 2013
Monsanto Calls Out the Dogs in St. Louis: New Anger, Old Crimes Point to Reparations
Monsanto Calls Out the Dogs in St. Louis: New Anger, Old Crimes Point to Reparations
"The struggle against Monsanto is intensifying as a new awareness emerges that it must make up for the harm it has done."
"The struggle against Monsanto is intensifying as a new awareness emerges that it must make up for the harm it has done."
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