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USDA: No Environmental Impact Study Needed to Deregulate Genetically Modified Corn

January 15, 2009

The USDA may deregulate the world’s first genetically engineered industrial crop without a full Environmental Impact Study, relying instead on an incomplete Environmental Assessment from the creator, Syngenta.
Opponents say releasing ‘Event 3272′ into the environment poses unacceptable risks to humans due to an exotic enzyme that could trigger allergic reactions.

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Beefs Effects on People, the Environment and Society

September 5, 2008

Written by Adam Shake
Most people know that eating beef is one of the leading causes of heart attacks, and colon cancer, along with a host of other bad things.
But that doesn’t keep us from eating it anymore than knowing that eating and drinking things laced with corn syrup, leads to obesity and diabetes.  It [...]

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Genetically Engineered Seed Company C.E.O. Buys Organic

August 25, 2008

Written by Adam Shake
The most interesting part of an interview between Hybrid Seed Company Monsanto’s C.E.O Hugh Grant and National Public Radio’s Kai Ryssdal came during the last five seconds.
Quote:
Ryssdal: Do you ever buy organic food yourself?
Grant: Yeah, I do. Yeah.
But I’m putting the cart before the horse.
Monsanto sells seeds to farmers.  But these [...]

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Jimmy cracked Corn Ethanol, and I don’t care!

August 5, 2008

Written by Adam Shake
Corn Ethanol: Hero or Hype? From Mother Earth News.

In current engines, E85 provides about 30 percent less fuel economy than gasoline
Ethanol cannot be transported through existing pipelines because it is corrosive and easily absorbs water.  It must be delivered by trucks, barges and rail cars, which produces more pollution.
Converting remaining prairie, forests [...]

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