(from the Seattle Times) Air pollution has long been thought to be connected to lung cancer, but its function as a carcinogen has only been recently affirmed by the World Health Organization. “The atmosphere many … Read more
(from Food First) A press release on Oct. 10 states that GMO corn is now banned in Mexico. Judge Verdugo J. ruled that such corn poses a risk to the environment. He has ordered that … Read more
(from Cornucopia) In September, a large number of bees were mysteriously found dead in Minneapolis. The researchers collected samples of dead bees and sent them into a laboratory in New York, where it was affirmed … Read more
(from GM Watch) United Kingdom-based Oxitec has developed new genetically-modified bugs, and it plans to start open-field trials within the forthcoming months. The flies are designed to reproduce with native pests and create offspring together … Read more
(from The Seattle Times) An outbreak of antibiotic-resistant salmonella has the USDA contemplating the closure of three California poultry plants managed by Foster Farms. The eruption has sickened at least 279 individuals nationally. The Centers … Read more