Tag: vermont
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Tennessee Governor Vetoes Ag-Gag Anti-Whistleblower Bill
EARTH ISLAND JOURNAL — Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam has vetoed his state’s “ag-gag” bill that would have criminalized undercover investigations at horse stables and factory farm facilities …
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GE Labeling Needed Now More Than Ever
ALLIANCE FOR NATURAL HEALTH—USA — The Genetically Engineered Food Right-to-Know Act was introduced last Wednesday in both the Senate and the House of Representatives. The bill, sponsored by …
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How Does Your State Rank on Its Commitment to Local Foods?
STROLLING OF THE HEIFERS — Using recent indicator data from multiple sources, the index incorporates farmers markets, consumer-supported agriculture operations and food hubs in its per-capita comparison of …
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Northeast States Prove Renewables Work in Reducing Carbon Emissions While Growing the Economy
ENVIRONMENT AMERICA — The success that these states are having in limiting pollution, promoting energy efficiency and shifting to renewables should give us the confidence that they can continue to show the nation and the world that it can be done …
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Ben & Jerry’s Join Hundreds of Connecticut Residents in Testifying in Support of GE Food Labeling
FOOD DEMOCRACY NOW — Connecticut mothers and farmers were joined by expert witnesses from across the country, including top international scientists, leading national grassroots activists and co-founder of the famous Vermont ice cream company Ben & Jerry’s, who traveled to Hartford to testify in front of …