Multiple 2008 Studies Confirm Genetically Modified Crops Damage Human Health And The Environment
Although genetically modified (GM) corn is banned in most of the world, it has been approved as "safe" for human[…]
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Court Reinstates Clean Air Interstate Rule
December 23rd – "Today's court decision is a welcome gift for the millions of American's that face serious health threats[…]
Read moreOcean Energy Agenda Supported By Coastal Mayors, Industrial Leaders, Academics And Environmentalists
Ocean energy has the potential to create tens of thousands of jobs in the United States and generate as much[…]
Read moreEnvironmental Defense Fund Honored That Board Vice Chair Reportedly Picked As NOAA Administrator
Environmental Defense Fund is honored that President-elect Barack Obama has selected EDF Board Vice Chair Jane Lubchenco to head the[…]
Read moreEnvironmental Groups Point The Way To Mercury Pollution Reductions
On December 18th, a coalition of public health and environmental groups filed a lawsuit in federal court here, seeking a[…]
Read moreEDF Praises Choice Of Vilsack As Secretary Of Agriculture
Former Iowa governor Tom Vilsack is a solid choice for America's next Secretary of Agriculture, according to Environmental Defense Fund.[…]
Read moreEDF Applauds Obama Appointments For Top Environment Posts
"This new position reflects a deep commitment to leadership on climate change, and Carol Browner brings the perfect combination of[…]
Read moreLife's No Disney Movie For Pet-store
By Daphna Nachminovitch The most beloved rodent in show business—Mickey, of course—is getting a little friendly competition. Disney's new movie,[…]
Read moreThe Latest Dust-Up Over Fur
By Alisa Mullins Poor Lindsay Lohan. As she was preparing to sashay down the red carpet at some fancy to-do[…]
Read moreAnimal Protection Advances In 2008
Animal advocates made significant strides in 2008, with pathbreaking reforms advanced on farm animal protection and on a variety of[…]
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