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Are genetically modified organisms (GMOs) harmful?

Since genetically modified organisms (GMOs) were introduced to our agriculture system in the 1990s, what have we learned? For starters, they have a poor environmental record. Although GM crops were first conceptualized as a way to improve yields and...

Do you have fake olive oil in your pantry?

Olive oil is considered by many to be one of the healthiest of the plant-based fats, and has gained notoriety in recent years for its link to lower cholesterol levels and reduced risk of heart disease.Unfortunately, many popular...

Genetically modified wheat may 'silence' human genome

Experts in the biotechnology field say that genetically modified (GM) wheat currently in development could potentially silence human genes if ingested, resulting in premature death and risk of passing the defect on to future generations.The wheat, developed by the...

Senator Barbara Mikulski apologizes for Monsanto Protection Act

This morning Senate Appropriations Committee Chairwoman Barbara Mikulski issued an apology for the infamous rider known as the 'Monsanto Protection Act' that was added to the government funding bill President Barack Obama signed this week.The rider prevents...

Green groups send joint letter to Obama on natural gas exports

The Center for International Environmental Law, Clean Water Action, Earthjustice, Earthworks, Environment America, Friends of the Earth, League of Conservation Voters, Sierra Club, and The Wilderness Society have sent a letter to President Obama strongly pushing for a timeout on...

Disappearing pollinators could trigger global crop crisis

Insect pollination is essential for healthy crop development. In fact, most of our favorite foods, from oranges and kiwi to avocados and onions, rely on pollinating insects to produce seeds and grow into food.Of the top 100 crops...

Morgan Freeman joins Sierra Club, others in calling for global warming action

This week the Sierra Club released a letter from 30 notable entertainment and environmental leaders, calling on President Obama to cement his legacy by addressing climate disruption during his second term.In a letter to the President, the group wrote...

Genetically engineered salmon linked to higher risk of cancer, allergies

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) may grant approval for genetically engineered (GE) salmon as early as February of this year. If approved, the AquAdvantage® salmon would be the first GE animal approved for human consumption in...

Despite risks, FDA moves closer to approving genetically engineered salmon

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently released an official Environmental Assessment on genetically engineered salmon, signaling the Obama Administration is close to approving the first genetically engineered (GE) animal intended for human consumption.The AquAdvantage® salmon...

Foes of Prop 37 pose as fake cops and phony Democrats to trick voters (Photos)

Voter guides from obviously fake front groups posing as cops, literacy groups, green groups and Democrats are making a last-ditch attempt to try to sway voters against Proposition 37. Pamela Prindle from Albany was alarmed when she...

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Are genetically modified organisms (GMOs) harmful?

Do you have fake olive oil in your pantry?

Genetically modified wheat may 'silence' human genome

Senator Barbara Mikulski apologizes for Monsanto Protection Act

Green groups send joint letter to Obama on natural gas exports

Disappearing pollinators could trigger global crop crisis

Morgan Freeman joins Sierra Club, others in calling for global warming action

Genetically engineered salmon linked to higher risk of cancer, allergies

Despite risks, FDA moves closer to approving genetically engineered salmon

Foes of Prop 37 pose as fake cops and phony Democrats to trick voters (Photos)

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