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February 19th, 2015

Are GMOs safe? No consensus in the science, scientists say in peer-reviewed statement

Following GMO apple approval, consumer watchdog groups highlight need for accurate media coverage on GMO science WASHINGTON, D.C. – On the heels of USDA deregulation of the Arctic® apple -- the first

February 13th, 2015

USDA Approves Genetically Engineered Apple Despite Health Concerns

Little understood gene silencing technology will now be unlabeled in common consumer products February 13, 2015 (Washington, DC)—Center for Food Safety today expressed deep concern over the U.S. Depar

February 12th, 2015

Chef Colicchio, Activists, Lawmakers Demand Action on GMO Labeling

Sens. Boxer, Blumenthal and Rep. DeFazio Reintroduce Right-to-Know Bill Washington, DC – Chef Tom Colicchio joined Sens. Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Rep. Peter DeFazi

February 9th, 2015

Center for Food Safety: FWS Campaign to Save Monarchs is Inadequate, Misses Major Driver in Population Decline

February 9, 2014 (Washington, DC)--Center for food Safety today commented on the announcement by the Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) of a new campaign aimed at saving the declining monarch butterfly.

February 6th, 2015

Nonprofits and Local Farmers Win Right to Defend Jackson County Against Corporate Bullies

Center for Food Safety, Our Family Farms Coalition, and local farmers Oshala Farm and Chris Hardy to Defend Countywide Ban on Genetically Engineered Crops February 6, 2015 (Portland, OR) – Federal Cou

February 5th, 2015

Monsanto's Roundup Ready Crop System Puts Monarch Butterflies at Brink of Extinction

Landmark Report Reveals Monsanto's Signature Herbicide Has Nearly Eradicated Iconic Species' Major Food Source February 5th, 2015 (Washington, DC)—Center for Food Safety (CFS) today released a detaile

January 30th, 2015

Maui County Fails to Defend the Will of its Citizens; Caves to Pesticide Industry

Coalition calls for public demonstration on February 6 at 8am at the County Council Building to demand enforcement and defense of their YES Vote. January 30, 2015 (Maui, HI)-- Center for Food Safety,

January 28th, 2015

Coalition Sues EPA for Failing to Address Factory Farm Air Pollution

Environmental, humane and community organizations seek action to protect public health, animals, and the environment A coalition of environmental, humane and community organizations filed two lawsuit

January 27th, 2015

Monarch Numbers Up Slightly, But Butterfly Still at Risk of Extinction

Favorable Weather Boosts Population But Pesticides Still Threaten Butterfly’s Chance of Survival The annual overwintering count of monarch butterflies released today shows a modest population rebound

January 26th, 2015

New Genetically Engineered Tree To Avoid Federal Oversight Completely

USDA Refuses to Regulate or Assess GE Tree January 26, 2015 (Washington, DC)—A genetically engineered (GE) tree may already be planted in field tests, and eventually be commercialized, in the U.S. wit

January 15th, 2015

USDA Approves New Pesticide Promoting Genetically Engineered (GE) Crops

Dicamba-resistant crops pose serious threat to human and environmental health January 15, 2015 (Washington, DC)—Center for Food Safety criticized the decision today by the U.S. Department of Agricultu

January 14th, 2015

Groups Win Landmark Victory Against Industrial Dairies

Citizens win major victory in first stage of ground-breaking lawsuits ContactsHelen Reddout, Community Association for Restoration of the Environment: 509-840-0335Abigail Seiler, Center for Food Safe

December 31st, 2014

Local Farmers File Intervention to Defend Jackson County Genetically Engineered Crop Ordinance

December 31, 2014 (Portland, OR)— Today two Jackson County farmers and two nonprofits, Center for Food Safety and Our Family Farms Coalition (OFFC), filed legal papers in federal court to defend Jacks

December 29th, 2014

Monarch Butterfly Moves Toward Endangered Species Act Protection

Feds Issue Initial Positive Finding on Petition Following 90 Percent Decline In response to a petition by Center for Food Safety, the Center for Biological Diversity, Xerces Society and renowned monar

December 19th, 2014

The Vandana Shiva Home Rule Tour: January 21st - 25th, 2015

January 21st, 2015 - Oahu What: Opening Day - Rally Ku`iLocation: Capitol BuildingTime: 9-2 pmCost: Free What: Talk Story Se

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