In the News: Obama Signs GMO Bill Into Law; The Impossible Burger Comes to NYC; Ancient Grains for Biodiversity

Posted on August 1, 2016

Obama Signs GMO Bill Into Law Last week, President Obama signed the federal GMO labeling bill into law. As we’ve written the last few weeks, this federal law preempts state laws, meaning Vermont’s requirement of the words “produced with genetic … Read More

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Take Action: Tell the EPA – Don’t Redo RoundUp; Tell Grocery Stores to Say No to GMO Salmon

Posted on May 31, 2016

Tell the EPA – Don’t Redo RoundUp The EPA has published its own findings on glyphosate, the main ingredient in Monsanto’s signature product RoundUp, and has announced that it believes glyphosate is “not likely to be carcinogenic to humans”. The EPA’s … Read More

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Take Action: Tell KFC to Stop Selling Antibiotic Filled Chicken; Demand the U.S. Reject the TTIP Proposals; Tell Grocery Stores to Say No to Bee Killing Pesticides

Posted on April 12, 2016

Tell KFC to Stop Selling Antibiotic Filled Chicken Many other fast food chains have committed to stop using antibiotic filled chicken, but unfortunately KFC is not one of them. They need to make the commitment since their main food … Read More

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In The News: Boston Grocery Store is Fighting Food Waste; Pollinator Populations Greatly Affect Our Food Supply; An Elementary School Leads the Way in Net-Zero Learning

Posted on February 29, 2016

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A Boston Grocery Store is Stepping Up to Reduce Food Waste and Increase Food Security The Daily Table is a grocery store in Boston that is revamping the way local residents eat, and in the process helping to reduce food waste. People … Read More

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