Tag: Genetically Engineered Foods
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Hawaii Introduces Bill to Block Local GE and Pesticide Bans
In the latest attempt to suppress the voice of local communities and scuttle the implementation of laws to protect health and the environment, last week a bill was introduced in the Hawaii State House of Representatives that will preempt (block) local governments from restricting the use of hazardous pesticides and genetically engineered (GE) crops. Though House…
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Big Food Brings its Bag of Dirty Tricks to New Hampshire to Fight GMO Labeling
In secret documents that I uncovered in November, the Grocery Manufacturers Association (aka food industry lobbyists) laid out its five-point plan for opposing the labeling of foods containing genetically modified organisms or GMOs. First on the list: “To oppose all state efforts that would impose mandatory labels” including state legislation. With more than 20 states having introduced state bills to require…
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Did the Canadian Government Break the Law by Approving GE Salmon?
Center for Food Safety (CFS), Food & Water Watch and Friends of the Earth-U.S. commend Ecojustice, Ecology Action Centre and Living Oceans Society for challenging the Canadian federal government’s approval of AquaBounty’s genetically engineered (GE) salmon. [caption id="attachment_318515" align="alignnone" width="500"] The groups are asking the court to invalidate the assessment of AquaBounty’s GE salmon, and require the government to comply…
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200+ Groups Call on President Obama to Keep Campaign Pledge to Label GMOs
More than 200 organizations and businesses called on President Barack Obama today to uphold his 2007 campaign pledge to require the labeling of genetically engineered (GE) foods. Congressional champions for GE labeling, led by Rep. DeFazio (D-OR), held a press conference in support of a letter sent to President Obama. Congressional leaders were joined by Center…
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Supreme Court Denies Family Farmers the Right to Self-Defense From Monsanto Lawsuits
The U.S. Supreme Court today issued a decision in the landmark federal lawsuit, Organic Seed Growers and Trade Association (OSGATA) et al v. Monsanto. Farmers were denied the right to argue their case in court and gain protection from potential abuse by the agrochemical and genetic engineering giant, Monsanto. Additionally, the high court decision dashes…