Issue #01 January/2013
The Tipping Point Continues To Gain Momentum…
An executive in a major food company mentioned recently that he believes consumers have reached a tipping point on the GMO issue. Wow! I can’t tell you how sweet it was to hear those words. Now that a few executives who follow the issue are starting to name the phenomenon, it will hopefully spread and result in new non-GMO marching orders for the industry. Read more of Jeffrey’s message
Tell FDA: Do Not Approve Genetically Engineered Salmon!
California Senator, Dianne Feinstein says “…This drug approval process was not designed to regulate genetically modified foods, and I am concerned that the process does not allow for the release of important health and safety information, nor does it provided adequate opportunities for public comment.” Read more.
Sign the petition before February 25th!
Seven Sins of Scientists
Any guesses what the over-emotional, dogmatic, and unscientific proponents of GMOs say about anyone who doesn’t agree with them? They accuse them of being emotional, dogmatic, and anti-science.
While scientists, typically affiliated with corporations that stand to benefit most, claim objectivity as they extoll the supposed “superior” qualities of GMOs, journalist, Peter Melchett, explains that there are plenty of scientists who are concerned about the safety of GMOs. Read more.
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Tumors, Bad Organs, and Death…Oh My!
When a comprehensive two-year study showed that Monsanto’s Roundup Ready corn, and even Roundup by itself, caused massive tumors, organ damage, and early death of rats, Monsanto’s minions jumped into high gear with a shoot-the-messenger, kill-the-study campaign. Read more.
Sign the petition to support GMO cancer research!
Did you miss Jeffrey on GaiamTV?
For a fast-paced and dynamic discussion on all things GMO, watch Jeffrey Smith on George Noory’s provocative, original weekly TV series, Beyond Belief exclusively on GaiamTV.com.
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Are you and your family on the wrong side of a bet?
When the US government ignored repeated warnings by its own scientists and allowed untested genetically modified (GM) crops into our environment and food supply, it was a gamble of unprecedented proportions. The health of all living things and all future generations were put at risk by an infant technology. Read more….
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