USDA GM Alfalfa Decision Under Possible Review February 24, 2011. "For the past 40 years, I have been a scientist in the …
Is Malawi’s ‘green revolution’ a model for Africa?
Considering the importance of the African continent for future food production, and that roughly 70% of its population are …
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Gulf of Mexico -America’s Dumping Grounds
Brief summary: from the New York Times, July 30, 2010— Even before the recent BP oil spill disaster, the Gulf of Mexico has …
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Is a New Food Revolution Coming?
There has also been close cooperation with the food industry in research into fortifying and enriching food products which might …
California Judge Allows 2010 Genetically Engineered Beet Harvest
Despite the successful outcome in September 2009 of a Federal lawsuit brought by The Center For Food Safety, Earth Justice, and …
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Svalbard Global Seed Vault
Sometimes called the Doomsday Vault, built inside a mountain located in a remote area of Norway, the Svalbard Global Seed Vault is …
And Finally, Man?
"Mankind’s closest relatives – the world’s monkeys, apes and other primates – are disappearing from the face of the Earth, with …
Organic Livestock Recieve Emancipation Proclamation from USDA
On Friday, February 12, the USDA issued its final ruling for Access to Pasture organic certification requirements for all organic …
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Temporary Stay Against GM Introduction Granted to India’s “king of Vegetables”-the Aubergine
Jairam Ramesh, India’s minister for environment and forests, announced yesterday that India would impose a temporary moratorium on …
Nutri-Grain legal challenge has ‘no merit’, says Kellogg
A class action lawsuit has been brought against The Kellogg Company for allegedly engaging in deceptive advertising practices …
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