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Mexico and Monsanto: Taking Precaution in the Face of Genetic Contamination
Studies have found the presence of transgenes in native maize in nearly half of Mexico's states.
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Science or Media? The Science Media Centre Spins Pro-GMO Line
A new report commissioned by Prime Minister David Cameron suggests that GMOs have now been shown to be safe and that the UK may need to grow them in …
A Vote for Change: Costa Rica Votes in a New President
Costa Rica's 2014 elections were essentially a litmus test for public opinion on the neoliberal policies promoted by CAFTA, the IMF and World Bank, with public opinion overwhelmingly opposed …
Monsanto You Make My Stinger Itch
Monsanto believes that Life on Earth is only a practice run for their product, Life on Earth Two, showing soon at a theater all around you.
Organic Consumers Association Responds to FDA Push for Voluntary GMO Labeling and Safety Claims
The Organic Consumers Association (OCA) today called on the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) to drop its plan to finalize guidance on the voluntary labeling of genetically modified …
Meet the Plush GMO Mascot, Frank N. Foode
Frank N. Foode is “your friendly neighborhood genetically modified organism,” who helps “make the science of biotechnology fun and approachable.”
Occupy Monsanto Protesters Push Labeling Resolution at Annual Shareholder Meeting
Protesters hoped to make a single powerful statement: Label it.
The Supreme Court Denies Family Farmers the Right to Self-Defense From Monsanto Abuse
Refusal to reinstate OSGATA et al v. Monsanto prevents farmers from protecting themselves beyond partial court of appeals victory.
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Could Crowd-Sourced Organic Seed Banks Save Our Agricultural Future?
The world's largest democracy has to do more to beat back the dangers of GMOs, and India's organic seed banks might just be the natural weapon required to defeat …
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Why African Farmers Do Not Want GMOs
The Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa opposes GMOs and calls for a farmer-led movement to spread sustainable farming practices.