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Genetically Modified Salmon: Coming To A River Near You?
While the debate over whether to label foods containing GMO ingredients plays out across the country, another engineered food has long been waiting to hit grocery stores: genetically modified salmon…
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Groups ramp up pressure on Costco to reject GMO salmon
ISSAQUAH, WASH. — A broad coalition of progressive groups, concerned Costco customers, and fishermen will deliver more than 300,000 petitions from Costco members and the general public to the Costc…
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LNG: A bridge fuel to climate disruption
There has been a recent, misguided Congressional push to export more natural gas in the form of liquefied natural gas, or LNG. LNG is a form of natural gas that has been turned into a liquid so it can…
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Senate ignores mass opposition to Fast Track
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today the Senate voted 60 to 37 to jump a procedural hurdle on the path that will send Fast Track trade promotion legislation to President Obama for his signature. Senators voted…
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Highway to Shell
The Arctic is ground zero for climate disruption, and now it’s under threat from Shell’s plan to drill. Shell’s drilling rigs are making their way from Seattle, past Fairbanks and Dutch…
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The Surprising Link Between Trans Fat and Deforestation
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) banned trans fat this week in a move hailed as major step forward in the fight against heart disease. But the move may have some unfortunate environmental c…
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Obama administration proposes improving fuel efficiency of heavy duty trucks
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Transportation proposed fuel efficiency standards for heavy duty vehicles. While the standards vary depending on vehicle…
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Liberals Vow to Punish Democrats for Trade Vote
Democrats who voted Thursday afternoon in favor of a controversial trade bill, known as “fast track,” will feel the wrath of some liberal groups. The bill, known as the Trade Promotion Authority…
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How nurseries are getting on board with pollinator protection
As the plight of honey bees and other crucial pollinators gains more attention worldwide, a growing number of nurseries, garden retailers and landscaping companies both large and small are starting to…
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Senate continues assault against EPA, Interior
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Senate Appropriations Committee voted to advance the Interior, Environment and Related Agencies funding bill. The proposal allocates $31.06 billion — $2.2 billion below…