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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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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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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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Assault on Organics: Separating myth from fact
Experts discuss industry PR tactics at Expo West ANAHEIM, CA —In response to booming organic markets and growing consumer skepticism about industrial food, the agrochemical industry has spent an est…
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Keystone XL veto stands
WASHINGTON, D.C. — With a vote of 62-37, Senate Republican leadership failed to override President Obama’s veto of legislation authorizing the Keystone XL pipeline. The National Interest De…
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Consumer, environmental, labor groups and tribes call on Costco to reject GMO salmon
SEATTLE, WA — A broad coalition of progressive groups, concerned Costco customers, and fishermen will demonstrate this Saturday at the Seattle Costco to challenge the grocery chain to publicly commi…
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Over 4 million people press Obama to protect bees
Congress heeds call to action and introduces legislation as pressure mounts on White House Task Force to issue meaningful recommendations WASHINGTON, D.C. — A coalition of beekeepers, farmers, busi…
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McDonalds new antibiotics policy raises bar for U.S. restaurant industry
Friends of the Earth welcomes steps on chicken, urges specific goals for other meat products WASHINGTON, D.C. – McDonald’s (NYSE: MCD) announced today that it will require its poultry suppliers to…
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Five groups mount “epic” push to enlist more Americans to join movement for a fossil-free, nuclear-free clean energy future
As Fukushima anniversary nears, interactive video at www.MakeNuclearHistory.org allows visitors to experience three very different energy futures, get involved in groups’ pushes on nuclear, wind po…