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Why Environmentalists Are Afraid of the FDAs Attack on Trans Fats
The Food and Drug Administration may have made a strike against heart disease last week by moving to rid artificial trans fats from processed foods, but green groups are worried the pro-health move ma…
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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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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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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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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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“Profound disappointment” with House trade vote
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Nearly one week after a House defeat of the Trade Adjustment Assistance bill that is an essential element of the president’s package of Fast Track legislation, the House of Re…
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Friends of the Earth challenges Americans to #BeeBold and save bees with PSA campaign and website
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Friends of the Earth has released three new videos aimed at increasing public awareness about global bee decline and the risks to our nation’s food supply, should bees disappea…
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Over 670,000 call on Ex-Im Bank to reject controversial Australian coal project
Abbot Point coal export terminal would harm Great Barrier Reef, worsen global climate change WASHINGTON, D.C. — Activists from a coalition of environmental groups delivered over 670,000 petition si…