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December 1st, 2023
A Teenage Perspective on the Climate Crisis 
A Teenage Perspective on the Climate Crisis 
As I stepped off of the Tube, I was immediately hit by a familiar smoky smell. I quickly turned my head towards my friend, our alarmed eyes locking. "Wildfire," we exclaimed in sync. Being from Califo
September 8th, 2023
A Community Voice on Waialua Fresh
A Community Voice on Waialua Fresh
It has been unsurprising to see local headlines probing the "sustainable" manure-to-biochar operations at Hawai'i's only large factory farm, Waialua Fresh. When it comes to industrial animal agricultu
June 22nd, 2023
Suing to Protect Pollinators
Suing to Protect Pollinators
One of every three bites of food we eat comes from a crop pollinated by bees. This bee-powered nourishment includes apples, blueberries, tomatoes, bananas, avocados, cashews, and almonds–a harvest of
June 21st, 2023
A Crucial Fight: Protecting the Beloved Monarch Butterfly
A Crucial Fight: Protecting the Beloved Monarch Butterfly
Intricate patterns, white speckles, and vibrant orange wings are all distinctive features of the beloved monarch butterfly. Chances are, you've encountered one of these dazzling insects at some point
April 21st, 2023
Twelve Ways To Make #EarthDay Count
Twelve Ways To Make #EarthDay Count
It's both wonderful and odd that we have a thing called "Earth Day," celebrated on April 22. This earth is what makes our very existence possible–do we really need a reminder to take care of it? Actua
November 15th, 2022
Industrial Aquaculture's Harmful Lessons
Industrial Aquaculture's Harmful Lessons
Since the National Marine Fisheries Service's failed first attempt at permitting a brand-new offshore aquaculture industry in 2016, environmental and fishing groups' worst fears about industrial aquac
November 3rd, 2022
Records Reveal U.S. Fisheries Service Censored Key Warnings of Industrial Aquaculture Impacts
Records Reveal U.S. Fisheries Service Censored Key Warnings of Industrial Aquaculture Impacts
As the U.S. government continues to push for the harmful expansion of offshore industrial aquaculture, new documents obtained by the Center for Food Safety show that the U.S. National Marine and Fishe
September 14th, 2022
Preparing for a "Post-Water" Future?
Preparing for a
OIL AND ADEQUATE FRESHWATER DON'T MIX Even the most antediluvian oil exec knows what's coming. They and their minions in government chafe at it. They lie about it. They scheme to delay the inevitable.
March 28th, 2022
Why We Choose Organic
Why We Choose Organic
Despite overwhelming evidence supporting the health and environmental benefits of organic agriculture over its conventional or genetically engineered (GE) counterparts, there still remains controversy
March 10th, 2022
Third Time Is Not the Charm for Secretary Vilsack
Third Time Is Not the Charm for Secretary Vilsack
Today, the vast majority of the United States' food system can be characterized by extraction, exploitation, and extermination. Picturesque family farms and morning roosters have been replaced with to
February 11th, 2022
A New Potential Threat in Infant Formula
A New Potential Threat in Infant Formula
This week, Center for Food Safety (CFS) filed a legal petition with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) demanding the agency regulate nanomaterials in infant formula. Because infants are particular
October 4th, 2021
The Dairy Digester Dilemma: A False Climate Solution
The Dairy Digester Dilemma: A False Climate Solution
In a better-late-than-never move, the Biden administration recently announced an international initiative to reduce global methane emissions by at least 30 percent from 2020 levels by 2030. The pledge
August 2nd, 2021
Government Deregulation of Biotechnology Signals a New Era of Corporate Politics. Why We Are Fighting for Oversight of GMOs
Government Deregulation of Biotechnology Signals a New Era of Corporate Politics. Why We Are Fighting for Oversight of GMOs
Last week, Center for Food Safety (CFS) filed a groundbreaking new lawsuit that seeks to revoke the industry-friendly genetically engineered (GE) organism regulations issued by the Trump administratio
June 23rd, 2021
Saving America's Pollinators Act: A Legacy of Progressive Pollinator Protection
Saving America's Pollinators Act: A Legacy of Progressive Pollinator Protection
For nearly 25 years, Center for Food Safety (CFS) has been using legal actions, policy initiatives, scientific research, and grassroots organizing to stop the use of toxic chemicals that threaten poll
May 19th, 2021
Let's Invest California's Budget Surplus on a Sustainable Food System
Let's Invest California's Budget Surplus on a Sustainable Food System
Great news: California has a record-setting budget surplus! While Governor Newsom and the California State Assembly decide what to do with these funds, Center for Food Safety has joined a diverse coal