U.S. Gov’t Deregulates Genetically Modified Alfalfa

The Department of Agriculture has moved to deregulate genetically engineered alfalfa. The decision is a win for one of America’s biggest agricultural companies, publicly traded Monsanto, which developed a Roundup Ready alfalfa seed with Forage Genetics International (FGI). Genetically engineered seeds are usually touted by the makers as having three benefits: higher crop yield, weed [...]

Pesticide Use On GE Crops Hikes Weeds Resistance

A study entitled “Impacts of Genetically Engineered Crops on Pesticide Use in the United States: The First Thirteen Years,” by Dr. Charles Benbrook reveals that genetically engineered (GE) corn, soybeans and cotton have increased use of weed-killing herbicides by 383 million pounds in the U.S. from 1996 to 2008. Forty-six percent of the total increase [...]

Eco-Friendly Inside & Out

Named after its founder, Lafe Larson, this small-business deserves a gold star for bringing the safe plastic movement to the world of cosmetics. Most mommies and camping folks know the growing prevalence of metal water bottles is thanks to the debate over the possible harmful effects that can come from an element found in most [...]

Retail & Celebrity Charity News Week of April 14

Whole Foods is opening a store in Tanasbourne area of Portland, OR, this month and in the Kahala Mall in Honolulu, HI, in September 2008. Many other stores are in development, without set opening dates, including the following New York Metro locations: Yonkers, Brooklyn, Tribeca and a 97th street location, with an unknown cross street. [...]