By Sustainable Pulse Northern Ireland has joined Scotland, France, Greece and Latvia in announcing a full ban on GM crops under the new EU opt-out regulations. Environment Minister, Mark H Durkan announced Monday that he is prohibiting the cultivation of genetically modified (GM) crops in…
By Justin Gardner A former GMO scientist has revealed how the risk assessment of genetically modified crops is a corrupt process using sham science. This lack of genuine research from Monsanto and other biotech companies has brought significant threats to our health, our food system,…
By Amanda Froelich If you haven’t yet ditched GMOs from your diet, you may want to consider doing so. According to a study published earlier this year, goats fed transgenic, GM soy feed have altered DNA, and the milk produced by the mothers is of…
By Nick Meyer Enjoying a large national platform for years thanks in large part to the popularity of his father Ron, Rand Paul has been seen as a dark horse presidential candidate for quite awhile now. Ron Paul was embraced for his willingness to take…
In a joint statement Thursday by the Minister of Ecology, Sustainable Development and Energy, Ségolène Royal, and the Minister of Agriculture, Stéphane Le Foll, it was announced that France has decided to ask the European Commission for a strong opt-out from growing genetically modified (GM)…
The African Centre for Biodiversity (ACB) has welcomed the recent decision made by the Minister of Agriculture, Water Affairs and Fisheries and an Appeal Board rejecting the commercialization of genetically modified (GM) potatoes in South Africa. The ACB with the support of the South African…
By Nick Meyer Signaling yet another victory for the clean food movement, the largest spice company in the world has announced it will be almost entirely organic and non-GMO by the year 2016. Because of the organic and non-GMO food boom, other companies such as…
By Catherine J. Frompovich With more and more people becoming aware of the importance of a healthful dietary, even switching to organically grown foods, some find they still can’t shake their digestive problems. Are you one of those folks? If so, please read on. Digestive…
By Claire Bernish Sacramento, CA — California just dealt Monsanto a blow as the state’s Environmental Protection Agency will now list glyphosate — the toxic main ingredient in the U.S.’ best-selling weedkiller, Roundup — as known to cause cancer. Under the Safe Drinking Water and…
By Catherine J. Frompovich Most folks are familiar with glow worms [1], especially fireflies kids love to catch on warm summer evenings after dusk. But, baby chicks whose beaks and feet glow when subjected to ultra violet light! Is that a novelty for Easter time,…
By Jay Syrmopoulos The state of California’s Environmental Protection Agency has moved to begin labeling glyphosate, the main ingredient in Monsanto’s Roundup, as a known carcinogen. Biochemical giant Monsanto has found itself under increased scrutiny after the World Health Organization recently announced that glyphosate is…
By Jay Syrmopoulos The refusal of Latvia and Greece to grow Monsanto GM corn brings the total number of European countries to publicly oppose the cultivation of genetically modified crops to five. Breaking: Europe is rejecting Monsanto’s GMOs, 2 more countries Greece & Latvia Just…
By Jay Syrmopoulos Doctors are sounding the alarm after noticing a disturbing trend happening in Waimea, on the island of Kauai, Hawaii. Over the past five years, the number of severe heart malformations has risen to more than ten times the national rate, according to…
By Joshua Krause Companies like Monsanto have long touted the benefits of their genetically modified seeds, which make up about half of their annual profits. But these pesticide-producing plants have a major downside. While they may produce higher yields at first, the pests they’re supposed…
By John Vibes In a lawsuit filed this week against Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc., a California woman is accusing the restaurant of serving GMO ingredients while advertising that they are GMO-free. According to the lawsuit, although Chipotle claims to use only GMO-free ingredients, they still…
By John Vibes One of the promises of GMO crops was that they would be more resistant to bugs and pests; however, it seems that the chemicals used on these crops, and the modifications that have been made to their basic structure, have actually created…
By Amanda Froelich Not only will children consume healthier fare, they’ll also learn about nutrition and gardening. Schools in California’s Sausalito Marin County District will be the first in the nation to serve their students 100% organic meals, sustainably sourced and free of genetically modified…
By Sustainable Pulse Center for Food Safety (CFS) filed a lawsuit Tuesday against the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), alleging that APHIS has violated FOIA by routinely failing to respond to requests…
New classification would warn chemical “may cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure” Germany intends to submit a dossier to the EU authorities to identify glyphosate as STOT RE 2; H373 (i.e. may cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure). STOT…
By Heather Callaghan The EU Commission is refusing to let independent researchers anywhere near a recent glyphosate risk assessment. Of course, it makes people wonder all the more when the Commission says there should be no overriding “public interest” and acts as though revealing the…
