New Web Search Tool Shows What Pesticides Are On Your Food
The Pesticide Action Network has launched a new online searchable database designed to make the public problem of pesticide exposure[…]
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A Quarter Million Experimental
The USDA is currently taking public comments on whether or not the company ArborGen should be allowed to conduct 29[…]
Read moreTell Obama & Vilsack To Drop Bush's Pro-GMO Rules
Just before leaving office, the Bush Administration released a new federal law that would significantly weaken the regulation of genetically[…]
Read moreSwine Flu: Reprieve Or Lull Before The Storm?
Scientists and health officials, who scared the wits out of us last week, are today trying to reassure us that[…]
Read moreSecretary Vilsack: Support Organics, Not Genetic Engineering
While the Obama Administration has supported organics with several notable actions during its first 100 days of office, appointing organic[…]
Read moreHealthy, Local & Organic School Food Now
School food: It's never had a reputation for being good, but these days, it's downright unhealthy. Obesity and a host[…]
Read moreNew Survey Finds A Number Of 'Organic' Soy Food Brands Importing Beans From China
Health conscious shoppers should no longer associate Silk with organic, and should seek the green USDA Certified Organic seal when[…]
Read moreBan Factory Farms Spreading Deadly Flu
Despite years of warnings by public interest organizations, such as the Organic Consumers Association and the Humane Society of the[…]
Read moreEPA Will Mandate Tests On Suspected Endocrine Disruptors
For the first time, the Environmental Protections Agency is requiring pesticide manufacturers to test a number of widely used chemicals[…]
Read moreSafeguard Organic Standards Tell The NOSB To Strengthen Organic Standards
Twice yearly, the National Organic Standards Board holds public meetings to hear from the public and make recommendations to the[…]
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