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Europe has won an important food safety victory that Canada should emulate:
The European Parliament has refused to extend the list of irradiated food products within the European Union (EU). Irradiation is a preservation process during which food products are exposed to ionizing radiation to extend shelf-life and kill insects, fungi and some bacteria. The vote passed 214-182 last winter in favour of an amendment stating that no more irradiated foods should be added to the current list of spices, dried herbs and seasonings until adequate scientific evidence proving its safety is conducted.
The European Parliament’s stance is important for several reasons. It protects the EU’s independence against the long arm of the WHO, which recently endorsed food irradiation in blanket fashion-thereby ignoring 40 years of research indicating health hazards. It’s proof that more research on food irradiation is needed. It’s an example for other nations currently developing irradiation legislation (including Canada), and it has implications for countries wanting to trade in irradiated foods.
To discover the flaws in the WHO’s endorsement, visit citizen.org/documents/BadTaste.pdf, prepared by US-based consumer group Public Citizen.
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The Fight For the Future of Food
If the government won't take responsibility for separating industry profit from safety, it's up to consumers! Our federal government has abdicated its responsibility for protecting public health in favor of promot.
If the government won't take responsibility for separating industry profit from safety, it's up to consumers! Our federal government has abdicated its responsibility for protecting public health in favor of promot.
Genetics and the Basis of Biotechnology
Many advocates of organic growing speak of genetic manipulation and bioengineering as unalloyed evil. In order to object we need to do so intelligently and reasonably, not with emotional objections. People may object to things emotionally when they don't understand what something is or how it got there.
Many advocates of organic growing speak of genetic manipulation and bioengineering as unalloyed evil. In order to object we need to do so intelligently and reasonably, not with emotional objections. People may object to things emotionally when they don't understand what something is or how it got there.
Field of Genes
It's been only three years since the first large-scale commercial harvest of genetically engineered (GE) food crops in the United States. Now GE crops cover one fourth of US agricultural land-more than 90 million acres. The Canadian agricultural industry is predictably lagging behind, but puffing hard to catch up..
It's been only three years since the first large-scale commercial harvest of genetically engineered (GE) food crops in the United States. Now GE crops cover one fourth of US agricultural land-more than 90 million acres. The Canadian agricultural industry is predictably lagging behind, but puffing hard to catch up..
Food Crisis
Farming is in a crisis, particularly here on the Western Canadian prairie. Everyone is calling it an economic or financial crisis in agriculture.
Farming is in a crisis, particularly here on the Western Canadian prairie. Everyone is calling it an economic or financial crisis in agriculture.
High Cost of GE Labels
Canada is moving towards a voluntary labelling system for genetically engineered (GE) foods, but such labelling is causing increasing concern among growers and processor.
Canada is moving towards a voluntary labelling system for genetically engineered (GE) foods, but such labelling is causing increasing concern among growers and processor.
Genetic Engineering Faults
Sowing Ignorance About Our Food It is very easy to get caught up in the heady joy of something new and exciting, without considering the consequences. This is exactly what is happening with genetic engineering. Genetics is a young science.
Sowing Ignorance About Our Food It is very easy to get caught up in the heady joy of something new and exciting, without considering the consequences. This is exactly what is happening with genetic engineering. Genetics is a young science.
From Scientist to Consumer
Parents want to know what they're feeding their childre.
Parents want to know what they're feeding their childre.
Genetically Engineered Foods a Threat to Life
Lack of Testing Genetically-engineered foods are being rushed to market without long-term testin.
Lack of Testing Genetically-engineered foods are being rushed to market without long-term testin.
Biodiversity Threatened
Biodiversity Threatened With genetic engineering we are growing fewer and fewer species of crop.
Biodiversity Threatened With genetic engineering we are growing fewer and fewer species of crop.
Cook Less, Feel Better
Eighty million species on earth (about 700,000 of which are animals) thrive on raw food. Only humans apply heat to food and, on average, die at or below half of our potential life span from chronic illness.
Eighty million species on earth (about 700,000 of which are animals) thrive on raw food. Only humans apply heat to food and, on average, die at or below half of our potential life span from chronic illness.
You Are What You Eat
By now we're aware of the increasing amounts of genetically engineered (GE) foods on grocery store shelves. But we're still ignorant about what this means for our future food supply and healt.
By now we're aware of the increasing amounts of genetically engineered (GE) foods on grocery store shelves. But we're still ignorant about what this means for our future food supply and healt.
How are Plants Genetically Engineered?
Several methods of plant engineering have been tried, but only two patented methods are used today. One is the "gene gun" method, which fires gold- or tungsten-coated micro-particles into target cells or tissues. Genes are integrated into the chromosomes of the target cells.
Several methods of plant engineering have been tried, but only two patented methods are used today. One is the "gene gun" method, which fires gold- or tungsten-coated micro-particles into target cells or tissues. Genes are integrated into the chromosomes of the target cells.
Organic Agriculture Grows Up!
Organic agriculture is booming. The news drew cheers from participants at the 20th annual Guelph Organic Conference in Januar.
Organic agriculture is booming. The news drew cheers from participants at the 20th annual Guelph Organic Conference in Januar.
We're at War!
I am a 77-year-old retired farmer. After 32 years of organic farming I have leased my farm to the Back to the Farm Research Foundation, established as a certified organic research and demonstration farm. I am manager..
I am a 77-year-old retired farmer. After 32 years of organic farming I have leased my farm to the Back to the Farm Research Foundation, established as a certified organic research and demonstration farm. I am manager..
Pesticide Cocktail
If Canadians want a clean environment, they will have to take action themselves. Governments are not going to do it. The Back to the Farm Research Foundation in Davidson, Saskatchewan (of which I am president) has started a program of testing community water supplies for pesticides.
If Canadians want a clean environment, they will have to take action themselves. Governments are not going to do it. The Back to the Farm Research Foundation in Davidson, Saskatchewan (of which I am president) has started a program of testing community water supplies for pesticides.
Why Label GE Foods?
The Codex Alimentarius Commission (a joint body of the UN World Health Organization and the Food and Agriculture Organization concerned with food sanitary laws) met in July and agreed in principle about the need for global guidelines for the pre-market testing of genetically engineered (GE) foods.
The Codex Alimentarius Commission (a joint body of the UN World Health Organization and the Food and Agriculture Organization concerned with food sanitary laws) met in July and agreed in principle about the need for global guidelines for the pre-market testing of genetically engineered (GE) foods.
Schmeiser on a World Circuit
Recent events in the farm community have greatly reduced my level of cynicism about our individual rights in the global village and the international institutions we have established to protect our rights.
Recent events in the farm community have greatly reduced my level of cynicism about our individual rights in the global village and the international institutions we have established to protect our rights.
Governments Say No to GMOs
On July 11, 2001, the Star Phoenix of Saskatoon reported that the Saskatchewan government was cutting its research contributions to the biotechnology program at Saskatoon Crop Development Centre (CDC).
On July 11, 2001, the Star Phoenix of Saskatoon reported that the Saskatchewan government was cutting its research contributions to the biotechnology program at Saskatoon Crop Development Centre (CDC).
The Power of Global Markets
With more than 40 genetically modified (GM) crops already approved for commercialization in Canada, it seems that the biotechnology industry is poised to reap the benefits of the last 20 years of research and development..
With more than 40 genetically modified (GM) crops already approved for commercialization in Canada, it seems that the biotechnology industry is poised to reap the benefits of the last 20 years of research and development..
Organic Group Takes Up Arms
On Oct. 12, 2001, Arnold Taylor, president of the Saskatchewan Organic Directorate (SOD), announced the directorate's intention to take legal action against those responsible for introducing genetically engineered (GE) canola into Saskatchewan and to hold them accountable for crop losses and damages.
On Oct. 12, 2001, Arnold Taylor, president of the Saskatchewan Organic Directorate (SOD), announced the directorate's intention to take legal action against those responsible for introducing genetically engineered (GE) canola into Saskatchewan and to hold them accountable for crop losses and damages.
What are Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals?
On Oct. 30, 2001, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) held a public forum on plant molecular farming, defined by the CFIA as "the use of plants in agriculture to produce biomolecules instead of food, feed and fibre.
On Oct. 30, 2001, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) held a public forum on plant molecular farming, defined by the CFIA as "the use of plants in agriculture to produce biomolecules instead of food, feed and fibre.
Biological Terrorism a New Threat
Saskatchewan grain and oilseed farmer Percy Schmeiser has added a new term to his vocabulary: biological terroris. It means the deliberate injection or placing of a gene unknowingly in a farmer's seed, grain or oilseed that would damage large acres of growing crops or cause illness or death to large numbers of people.
Saskatchewan grain and oilseed farmer Percy Schmeiser has added a new term to his vocabulary: biological terroris. It means the deliberate injection or placing of a gene unknowingly in a farmer's seed, grain or oilseed that would damage large acres of growing crops or cause illness or death to large numbers of people.
GMO Contamination Around the World
A recent study published in Nature by University of California Berkeley researchers reveals that some of Mexico's native corn varieties contain genetically modified, or transgenic, DNA. The study compared samples of the "criollo" corn variety taken from remote areas of Mexico's Sierra Norte de Oaxaca.
A recent study published in Nature by University of California Berkeley researchers reveals that some of Mexico's native corn varieties contain genetically modified, or transgenic, DNA. The study compared samples of the "criollo" corn variety taken from remote areas of Mexico's Sierra Norte de Oaxaca.
Who's Accountable for Genetically Modified Crops?
Food biotechnology covers a complex range of issues, all profoundly interconnected. In this month's column, this interdependence is highlighted by looking at the risks that farmers face when growing genetically engineered crops, how decisions to adopt the technology affect the environment and how consumer rights are threatened.
Food biotechnology covers a complex range of issues, all profoundly interconnected. In this month's column, this interdependence is highlighted by looking at the risks that farmers face when growing genetically engineered crops, how decisions to adopt the technology affect the environment and how consumer rights are threatened.
The Hidden Cost of Genetic Engineering
Genetically engineered food--the food we're eating. A savior or a sacrifice? That's the question on many lips. We have been given many arguments as to the supposed benefits of this new application for technolog.
Genetically engineered food--the food we're eating. A savior or a sacrifice? That's the question on many lips. We have been given many arguments as to the supposed benefits of this new application for technolog.
Will the Hungry Profit From Biotechnology?
The "biotech will feed the hungry" argument is often used to rationalize genetically engineered (GE) crops and to justify the export of these crops and genetic technologies to developing countries. But will genetically engineered crops feed the world's hungry? Doubtful.
The "biotech will feed the hungry" argument is often used to rationalize genetically engineered (GE) crops and to justify the export of these crops and genetic technologies to developing countries. But will genetically engineered crops feed the world's hungry? Doubtful.
Genetic Engineering Food Fight
Did you know that 65 to 95 per cent of processed food products contain genetically engineered (GE) ingredients? Yet because sectors of the food industry have resisted identifying these foods, and because our regulatory bodies have chosen to adopt a voluntary labelling system, many consumers do not know what's in the foods they're.
Did you know that 65 to 95 per cent of processed food products contain genetically engineered (GE) ingredients? Yet because sectors of the food industry have resisted identifying these foods, and because our regulatory bodies have chosen to adopt a voluntary labelling system, many consumers do not know what's in the foods they're.
Xenoestrogens
Sperm counts down? Still not pregnant? Breast cancer on the rise? Chemical pollutants in our water and food may be the culprits. It's not a sci-fi scenario, nor a far-off reality.
Sperm counts down? Still not pregnant? Breast cancer on the rise? Chemical pollutants in our water and food may be the culprits. It's not a sci-fi scenario, nor a far-off reality.
Biotechnology: Damage to Democracy and the Environment
Have you ever wondered who in Canada assesses the introduction of newtechnologies that will change your health, your environment--your life? Why was genetic engineering (GE) implemented despite popular protest? Why have health concerns about the long-term effects of eating GE foods been dismissed? And why does the .
Have you ever wondered who in Canada assesses the introduction of newtechnologies that will change your health, your environment--your life? Why was genetic engineering (GE) implemented despite popular protest? Why have health concerns about the long-term effects of eating GE foods been dismissed? And why does the .
Rising Cancer Rates
A recent article in the Regina Leader Post reported a statement made by Shiv Chopra, one of a group of four worried Health Canada scientists.
A recent article in the Regina Leader Post reported a statement made by Shiv Chopra, one of a group of four worried Health Canada scientists.
The Next Generation of Genetically Engineered Foods
At the same time governments worldwide are talking about establishing guidelines for biotech-free foods, industry giants have done it again: the next generation of genetically engineered (GE) crops, known as biopharmaceutical crops, is about to be commercialized.
At the same time governments worldwide are talking about establishing guidelines for biotech-free foods, industry giants have done it again: the next generation of genetically engineered (GE) crops, known as biopharmaceutical crops, is about to be commercialized.
Changes at Monsanto
It would appear that Monsanto is turning over a new "genetically modified" leaf. A company spokesperson pledged in the Aug. 17, 2002 issue of The Economist to be more transparent by involving the public in dialogue, presumably in response to European resistance against genetically modified organisms. A nice promise. But how realistic is it?
It would appear that Monsanto is turning over a new "genetically modified" leaf. A company spokesperson pledged in the Aug. 17, 2002 issue of The Economist to be more transparent by involving the public in dialogue, presumably in response to European resistance against genetically modified organisms. A nice promise. But how realistic is it?
Genetically Engineered Food Aid
Canadian farmers have lost market opportunities as a result of growing genetically engineered (GE) corn. In Canada, GE corn makes up roughly 27 percent of corn production in Ontario and Quebec. Similarly in the United States, more than 20 percent of corn acreage is genetically engineered.
Canadian farmers have lost market opportunities as a result of growing genetically engineered (GE) corn. In Canada, GE corn makes up roughly 27 percent of corn production in Ontario and Quebec. Similarly in the United States, more than 20 percent of corn acreage is genetically engineered.
Food Biotechnology
It's a sad and serious fact. Canadian consumers know little to nothing about where their food comes from. The average supermarket shopper is influenced by packaging and pric.
It's a sad and serious fact. Canadian consumers know little to nothing about where their food comes from. The average supermarket shopper is influenced by packaging and pric.
Bias In Biotechnology: Who's Paying The Piper?
I have recently begun to speak out in public about the contentious issue of genetically modified organisms, As a result, I have been accused by public relations spokespeople and executives of biotechnology companies of being either uninformed because I am not actively engaged in research or biased in my opinions..
I have recently begun to speak out in public about the contentious issue of genetically modified organisms, As a result, I have been accused by public relations spokespeople and executives of biotechnology companies of being either uninformed because I am not actively engaged in research or biased in my opinions..
alive's Rallying Call to Consumers
Now is the time for Canadian consumers to stop a massive threat to our food security and farming industry. If US-based Monsanto Corp., a biotech and chemical company, has its way, genetically ingineered (GE) wheat will soon be approved in Canada.
Now is the time for Canadian consumers to stop a massive threat to our food security and farming industry. If US-based Monsanto Corp., a biotech and chemical company, has its way, genetically ingineered (GE) wheat will soon be approved in Canada.
Polar Bears
Polar bear cubs, while gorging on their mother's milk, ingest high levels of toxic chemical pollutants before they eve.
Polar bear cubs, while gorging on their mother's milk, ingest high levels of toxic chemical pollutants before they eve.
Soil Science
New discoveries in soil ecology have found that genetically modified organisms (GMOs) remain in the soil long after GM plants are harveste.
New discoveries in soil ecology have found that genetically modified organisms (GMOs) remain in the soil long after GM plants are harveste.
Genetic engineering
"When all is said and done, it still gives us just a voluntary standard with manufacturers having the power to decide if they label or not." Canada will soon have a new set of labelling standards for food.
"When all is said and done, it still gives us just a voluntary standard with manufacturers having the power to decide if they label or not." Canada will soon have a new set of labelling standards for food.
A Seedy Business
The business of farming has undergone an arguably ominous shift and the commodity most at risk is our seeds. Twenty years ago, farmers controlled almost 100 per cent of their seed supply by saving it year after year. Now 80 per cent of Canada's seed supply is under corporate control.
The business of farming has undergone an arguably ominous shift and the commodity most at risk is our seeds. Twenty years ago, farmers controlled almost 100 per cent of their seed supply by saving it year after year. Now 80 per cent of Canada's seed supply is under corporate control.
Human Guinea Pigs
The very concept of medical and scientific experimentation on human beings is troubling, even frightenin.
The very concept of medical and scientific experimentation on human beings is troubling, even frightenin.
Pain, Infertility, Hormone Problems?
I met Mary in the spring of 2004. Through tears she explained her history of endometriosis: years of repeated surgeries, pain, drugs to suppress estrogen, and the inability to ovulate due to scar tissue on her ovaries.
I met Mary in the spring of 2004. Through tears she explained her history of endometriosis: years of repeated surgeries, pain, drugs to suppress estrogen, and the inability to ovulate due to scar tissue on her ovaries.
Seeing Deception Is Your Only Protection
Every October since 1985, the pink ribbon, symbol of the National Breast Cancer Awareness Month (NBCAM), is seen everywhere. It is prominently displayed on TV ads, posters, and in women's magazines.
Every October since 1985, the pink ribbon, symbol of the National Breast Cancer Awareness Month (NBCAM), is seen everywhere. It is prominently displayed on TV ads, posters, and in women's magazines.
Monsanto
Monsanto is a company with a very illustrious-and unsavoury-past. At the moment it is trying to escape liability (up to $2.3 billion US) for major chemical contamination in Alabama that it hoped to get rid of when it hived off its chemical operations as the independent company Solutia.
Monsanto is a company with a very illustrious-and unsavoury-past. At the moment it is trying to escape liability (up to $2.3 billion US) for major chemical contamination in Alabama that it hoped to get rid of when it hived off its chemical operations as the independent company Solutia.
The Art of Beauty
Many of the ingredients in our body and beauty care products originate from the same petroleum that runs our cars and heats our homes. While most of us wouldn't sip engine oil, we often lick it from our lipsticks, rub it into our eyes, and soak in it in the bathtub.
Many of the ingredients in our body and beauty care products originate from the same petroleum that runs our cars and heats our homes. While most of us wouldn't sip engine oil, we often lick it from our lipsticks, rub it into our eyes, and soak in it in the bathtub.
Don't Sweat It!
A 2004 study published in the American Journal of Applied Toxicology has many women sweating over the latest buzzword: Parabens. Parabens are petroleum-based chemicals used as a preservative in food and many household products including deodorants and antiperspirants.
A 2004 study published in the American Journal of Applied Toxicology has many women sweating over the latest buzzword: Parabens. Parabens are petroleum-based chemicals used as a preservative in food and many household products including deodorants and antiperspirants.
Reduce Your Risk of Breast Cancer
According to the Canadian Breast Cancer Society, 21,600 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year, and 5,300 women will die from it. With these statistics in mind, it is important
According to the Canadian Breast Cancer Society, 21,600 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year, and 5,300 women will die from it. With these statistics in mind, it is important
Breast Cancer and Dioxins
Evidence has been mounting that man-made chemicals may be the underlying cause of many cases of breast cancer. Once ingested, these synthetic compounds mimic the action of estrogen-long considered to be a risk factor for breast cancer-and throw the hormone system into chaos.
Evidence has been mounting that man-made chemicals may be the underlying cause of many cases of breast cancer. Once ingested, these synthetic compounds mimic the action of estrogen-long considered to be a risk factor for breast cancer-and throw the hormone system into chaos.
Invisible Dangers of the Nuclear Age
More than 80 radioactive products from nuclear reactors escape into air, soil, water and food and can remain active for millions of years. About 300 existing chemicals also create a radioactive effect during the breakdown process.
More than 80 radioactive products from nuclear reactors escape into air, soil, water and food and can remain active for millions of years. About 300 existing chemicals also create a radioactive effect during the breakdown process.
What's Eating Our Kids?
Common sense tells us that what's eating our kids is what they're eating. If they eat junk food, they will have junk bodies and junk feelings. An overburdened liver must struggle to detoxify the synthetic ingredients in processed food; a malnourished brain is more susceptible to the neurotoxic effect of "excitotoxins (MSG and aspartame) that lead to emotional and neurological imbalance.
Common sense tells us that what's eating our kids is what they're eating. If they eat junk food, they will have junk bodies and junk feelings. An overburdened liver must struggle to detoxify the synthetic ingredients in processed food; a malnourished brain is more susceptible to the neurotoxic effect of "excitotoxins (MSG and aspartame) that lead to emotional and neurological imbalance.
Environmental Weight Gain
According to the Canadian Institute for Health Information, the latest studies indicate that in the past 20 years overweight and obesity rates have more than doubled for adults and tripled for children. So why the sudden expansion (pun intended)?
According to the Canadian Institute for Health Information, the latest studies indicate that in the past 20 years overweight and obesity rates have more than doubled for adults and tripled for children. So why the sudden expansion (pun intended)?
Xenoestrogens
Endocrine disruptors or xenoestrogens are defined as exogenous (external) substances that can interfere with the functions of the endocrine system, causing adverse health effects in the organism directly exposed to it or in its offspring. These man-made chemicals, routinely and intensively used, and found in herbicides, fertilizers, and plastics, have been discovered to leak hormone-like substances.
Endocrine disruptors or xenoestrogens are defined as exogenous (external) substances that can interfere with the functions of the endocrine system, causing adverse health effects in the organism directly exposed to it or in its offspring. These man-made chemicals, routinely and intensively used, and found in herbicides, fertilizers, and plastics, have been discovered to leak hormone-like substances.
Counterfeit Estrogens and Your Metabolism
Ask most women about their hormones and they usually think of the natural estrogens produced by the body. But how many women realize that numerous other substances-many of which come from our environment-can fool the body into processing them as if they were also estrogens?
Ask most women about their hormones and they usually think of the natural estrogens produced by the body. But how many women realize that numerous other substances-many of which come from our environment-can fool the body into processing them as if they were also estrogens?
Reason to Sweat?
Rolling a deodorant under the arms after a shower prevents odour, and antiperspirants effectively block sweat ducts. But at what price? Natural product manufacturers make available a variety of deodorant and antiperspirant products that work effectively to prevent body odour but are not health hazards.
Rolling a deodorant under the arms after a shower prevents odour, and antiperspirants effectively block sweat ducts. But at what price? Natural product manufacturers make available a variety of deodorant and antiperspirant products that work effectively to prevent body odour but are not health hazards.
Dumping Engineered Seeds
Genetically engineering food crops has resulted in unprecedented protest around the world, from both consumers of the foods and members of the scientific community. Many scientists are concerned that the introduction of foreign organisms into the DNA of a plant family can have disastrous results.
Genetically engineering food crops has resulted in unprecedented protest around the world, from both consumers of the foods and members of the scientific community. Many scientists are concerned that the introduction of foreign organisms into the DNA of a plant family can have disastrous results.
Mutant Tacos Removed
The politics of genetically engineered (GE) foods is becoming a hot topic in the US. Kraft Food's taco shells, mistakenly made of genetically engineered corn, were recently recalled from store shelves and Taco Bell restaurants. It was the first mass recall of frankenfood in the US.
The politics of genetically engineered (GE) foods is becoming a hot topic in the US. Kraft Food's taco shells, mistakenly made of genetically engineered corn, were recently recalled from store shelves and Taco Bell restaurants. It was the first mass recall of frankenfood in the US.
Flaws in Testing
Serious flaws in the product testing system for genetically engineered (GE) foods have been discovered in the U.
Serious flaws in the product testing system for genetically engineered (GE) foods have been discovered in the U.
Scientists
Scientists working for Swiss food giant Novartis have developed and patented a method for "switching off" the immune systems of plant.
Scientists working for Swiss food giant Novartis have developed and patented a method for "switching off" the immune systems of plant.
Failure of Genetically Engineered Goods
Monsanto Bullies Farmers Agribusiness giant Monsanto has warned Argentina it may shut down some operations in the country if the government does not loosen restrictions on genetically engineered (GE) crops..
Monsanto Bullies Farmers Agribusiness giant Monsanto has warned Argentina it may shut down some operations in the country if the government does not loosen restrictions on genetically engineered (GE) crops..
Port Colborne residents sue Inco for $750 Million
Almost every citizen in and around Port Colborne, Ontario has joined a $750 million class-action lawsuit against International Nickle Company (Inco). It's the largest case of its kind in Canadian histor.
Almost every citizen in and around Port Colborne, Ontario has joined a $750 million class-action lawsuit against International Nickle Company (Inco). It's the largest case of its kind in Canadian histor.
Cancerous Pork Drug Ban
You now have extra reason to stop eating pork. Canadian hog farmers use a known carcinogenic drug to speed the growth of pigs destined for market. New evidence shows the hormone drug, Carbadox, can harm workers, animals and the environment and is being systematically abused by farmers.
You now have extra reason to stop eating pork. Canadian hog farmers use a known carcinogenic drug to speed the growth of pigs destined for market. New evidence shows the hormone drug, Carbadox, can harm workers, animals and the environment and is being systematically abused by farmers.
Say So-long to Sci-fi Seed
A genetically engineered flax seed has been removed from the market due to European fears that it will contaminate other flax varieties in Canada. University of Saskatchewan researchers called their seed Triffid after the tall, three-legged walking plants in a 1950s science fiction movie.
A genetically engineered flax seed has been removed from the market due to European fears that it will contaminate other flax varieties in Canada. University of Saskatchewan researchers called their seed Triffid after the tall, three-legged walking plants in a 1950s science fiction movie.
Groups Oppose Modified Wheat
Genetically modified (GM) wheat has raised concern both domestically and abroad. Farmers and grain industry participants are concerned about market loss and risks to Canada's distinguished reputation for quality wheat varieties as well as agronomic impacts. Consumers are concerned about food safety and regulatory adequacy..
Genetically modified (GM) wheat has raised concern both domestically and abroad. Farmers and grain industry participants are concerned about market loss and risks to Canada's distinguished reputation for quality wheat varieties as well as agronomic impacts. Consumers are concerned about food safety and regulatory adequacy..
CCA-Treated Wood Claims Puppy Casualty
The same arsenic-based wood preservative used on children's playground equipment has been blamed for the unexpected death of a puppy. Newfoundland doctor Wayne Chaulk was having a new deck installed when his granddaughter's pet chewed on a piece of the chemical-treated wood.
The same arsenic-based wood preservative used on children's playground equipment has been blamed for the unexpected death of a puppy. Newfoundland doctor Wayne Chaulk was having a new deck installed when his granddaughter's pet chewed on a piece of the chemical-treated wood.
Wish On, StarLink Corn
Genetically modified StarLink corn isn't allowed to cross the Canadian border as of September 2001. Linda Webster, a spokesperson for the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), said that all imported corn must have accompanying documents to certify that the shipment is StarLink free.
Genetically modified StarLink corn isn't allowed to cross the Canadian border as of September 2001. Linda Webster, a spokesperson for the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), said that all imported corn must have accompanying documents to certify that the shipment is StarLink free.
enviroment
Need three more reasons to go to alive.com ("Lobbying Letters") and print out your letter opposing the commercialization of genetically engineered wheat in Canada? 1.
Need three more reasons to go to alive.com ("Lobbying Letters") and print out your letter opposing the commercialization of genetically engineered wheat in Canada? 1.
Herbs and spices: new weapons against cancer
The next time you're preparing dinner, try using a variety of spices to flavour the meal-they just might save your life.A growing body of research indicates that many spices can help prevent cancer.
The next time you're preparing dinner, try using a variety of spices to flavour the meal-they just might save your life.A growing body of research indicates that many spices can help prevent cancer.
GMO Bullies
Do citizens in a democratic society have a right to determine what kinds of food are grown and sold in their country? Have international trade agreements deprived us of this right? Are locally made decisions, such as creating a zone free of genetically modified organisms (GMOs), even possible?
Do citizens in a democratic society have a right to determine what kinds of food are grown and sold in their country? Have international trade agreements deprived us of this right? Are locally made decisions, such as creating a zone free of genetically modified organisms (GMOs), even possible?
New Information to Prevent and Treat Breast Cancer Naturally
Breast cancer is one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers for women. Awareness and fundraising campaigns are everywhere, but many of us are still confused about how to translate cancer research into strategies that may prevent breast cancer. In this article, discover cancer-fighting foods and new screening techniques that can help prevent cancer naturally.
Breast cancer is one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers for women. Awareness and fundraising campaigns are everywhere, but many of us are still confused about how to translate cancer research into strategies that may prevent breast cancer. In this article, discover cancer-fighting foods and new screening techniques that can help prevent cancer naturally.
Petro Problems in Cowboy Country
When it comes to mega-profits from mega-oil, the province of Alberta was not careful enough about what it wished for. What it has been granted, along with the riches, is a nightmarish mess of pollution that it has not begun to address.
When it comes to mega-profits from mega-oil, the province of Alberta was not careful enough about what it wished for. What it has been granted, along with the riches, is a nightmarish mess of pollution that it has not begun to address.
