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2013 Annual Report

Bees in Trouble

Bees are essential in producing one out of every three bites of food we eat. In fact, 71 of the 100 crops that provide 90 percent of the world’s food—from almonds to tomatoes and strawberries—are pollinated by bees and honeybees, contribute nearly $20 billion to the U.S. economy and $217 billion to the global economy.

GMOs 2.0: Synthetic Biology Issue Brief

In the absence of regulations to protect human health and the environment, and labeling to ensure consumer right-to-know, synthetic biology is about to enter the market via new ingredients for food, cosmetics and household products, many of which are being marketed as “natural” and “sustainable.”

Synthetic Biology Algal Oil Issue Brief

Is it "natural," "sustainable," or necessary?

Synthetic Biology Vanilla: "Natural" and "Sustainable?"

Natural vanillin comes from the vanilla orchid. Synthetic biology vanillin is distinct from the artificial vanillin already on the market, although both are engineered in labs.

Land Grabbing, Palm Oil & Violence in Honduras

The case of Grupo Dinant

Going out, but going green?

Assessing the implementation of China's Green Credit Guidelines overseas

The green economy, forest peoples and territories

Rights violations in the state of Acre