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    USDA to Decide on Genetically Engineered Alfalfa

    By Everest ⋅ March 2, 2010 ⋅ 3 comments

    The Center for Food Safety asks us to speak out against USDA approval of genetically engineered (GE/GMO) alfalfa, given its impact on the environment and public health.

    The World According to Monsanto

    By Everest ⋅ February 18, 2010 ⋅ One comment

    Everyone on the planet needs to watch The World According to Monsanto.

    The Non-GMO Project

    By Urban Garden Magazine ⋅ February 16, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

    Urban Garden Magazine gives a standing ovation (and a share of our grocery dollars) to these companies who have taken a strong position against genetically modified ingredients in their products. Thank you to Kettle Brand chips, Nature’s Path, and Eden Foods for making it easier to cast our food vote three times a day!

    GM Wheat Rejected by Groups in 26 Countries

    By Everest ⋅ February 10, 2010 ⋅ 2 comments

    233 consumer and farmer groups in 26 countries have joined the “Definitive Global Rejection of GM Wheat” statement to stop the commercialization of genetically modified (GM) wheat and remind the biotechnology corporation Monsanto that genetically modifying this major crop is not acceptable to farmers or consumers.

    GM Crops Facing Meltdown in the USA

    By Everest ⋅ February 9, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

    Major crops genetically modified for just two traits – herbicide tolerance and insect resistance – are ravaged by super weeds and secondary pests in the USA as farmers fight a losing battle with more of the same; a fundamental shift to organic farming practices may be the only salvation.

    India Puts First GM Food Crop On Hold

    By Everest ⋅ February 9, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

    India has deferred the commercial cultivation of what would have been its first genetically modified (GM) vegetable crop due to safety concerns.

    The GMO Tipping Point

    By Urban Garden Magazine ⋅ February 8, 2010 ⋅ 10 comments

    Genetically modified crops such as corn, canola and soy are being used in over 70% of the processed foods available in your local grocery store. So you might be forgiven for thinking that if genetically modified ingredients are so widespread, they must be safe to eat, right? Wrong. We asked Jeffrey M. Smith, international bestselling author, to give us some practical steps on how to get GMOs out of our diet and off the face of the Earth, forever.

    Peak Human

    By Everest ⋅ February 7, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

    Everest shares his thoughts on the New Dawn of 2010 and all that is possible.

    Genetically Modified Forest Planned for U.S. Southeast

    By Everest ⋅ February 1, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

    Genetic engineering is coming to the forests. Be afraid. Be very afraid.

    Monsanto Pulls GM Corn Amid Serious Food Safety Concerns

    By Urban Garden Magazine ⋅ December 17, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

    Monsanto has abandoned its ambitious plans for a so-called “second generation GM crop” rather than accede to a request from European regulators for additional research and safety data. This is the first time a GM multinational has pulled two GM corn varieties from the regulatory and assessment process at the eleventh hour, after planning for a future income of several billion dollars per year from global sales.

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