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Coalition of NGOs releases nanotech recommendation reflecting concern about use of nanotech in foods
“It’s time to shed light on this novel food technology. If we continue to allow a lack of regulation and transparency, we should be prepared to deal with the consequences of walking blindly with a…
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Trade deal attack on safe food and sustainable agriculture
Congress is considering Fast Track trade promotion legislation that is seen as a prerequisite for the approval of two major trade agreements: the Trans Pacific Partnership and the Transatlantic Trade…
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Is Sustainable Beef an Oxymoron?
In the face sagging beef sales, a slew of U.S. beef industry stakeholders have formed the U.S. Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (USRSB) to figure out how to source beef that’s, well, more “sustain…
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Ready for Transparency
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, former-Secretary Clinton held a press conference to respond to questions surrounding her use of a private email server to conduct official business during her tenure as Sec…
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Clever Interactive Video Encourages Americans to Join Renewable Energy Revolution
Nuclear energy doesn’t produce the same climate change-driving carbon emissions as burning fossil fuels. That’s led to it being touted as a “clean energy” solution. Clever Interactive Video E…
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Groups, thousands of supporters tell Costco no GMO salmon
Friends of the Earth, Community Alliance for Global Justice, and Food and Water Watch have petitioned Costco to no longer sell GMO salmon. Groups, thousands of supporters tell Costco no GMO salmon -F…
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Groups urge Costco not to sell GMO salmon
Food safety advocates are urging Costco to stop selling genetically modified salmon. Friends of the Earth, which is spearheading the anti-engineered salmon campaign withCommunity Alliance for Global J…
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Diablo Canyon: PG&E secretly used wrong design data for key safety equipment for 30 years
Utility misled California PUC, seeks to pocket $133.5 million in ratepayer revenues SAN FRANCISCO – Pacific Gas & Electric Co. used incorrect earthquake and accident data when building crucial s…
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Consumer, environmental and labor groups ask Costco to reject GMO salmon
Nearly two million people — including scientists, fishermen, business owners and consumers — have written to the FDA in opposition to the approval of genetically engineered salmon due to the risks G…
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PG&E overlooked key seismic test at Diablo Canyon nuclear plant
Pacific Gas and Electric Co. replaced $842 million of equipment at the heart of the Diablo Canyon nuclear plant without first making sure the new gear could pass a vital seismic safety test required i…