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Who can forget the court battle between Saskatchewan farmer Percy Schmeiser and the biotech-chemical company Monsanto? Now hear Schmeiser speak out in “Heartbreak in the Heartland: The True Cost of Genetically Engineered Crops, 2001,” a 26-minute video available for free download at thecampaign.org/videohb.php. Rodney Nelson, a US farmer also embroiled in a turf war with this genetic giant, joins Schmeiser to discuss farmers’ rights, corporate intimidation and environmental and health concerns. The video, edited from a presentation Schmeiser and Nelson did in Austin, Texas, is also available for sale through saynotogmos.org or by calling 512-303-1400.
Research provided by Health Action Network Society (HANS), a consumer-based, non-profit, charitable organization in Burnaby, BC. HANS is dedicated to collecting information and monitoring health issues and environmental concerns that affect human health. hans.org. 604-435-0512.
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BC's Oldest Naturopath
Eighty-six-year-old naturopath Fred Loffler has been known to kill time before a talk by standing on his head. It's not hard to imagine as the ex-wrestling champion and Olympic Marathon contender strides to the stage. He's wiry, bald and throws his arms out to punctuates his words.
Eighty-six-year-old naturopath Fred Loffler has been known to kill time before a talk by standing on his head. It's not hard to imagine as the ex-wrestling champion and Olympic Marathon contender strides to the stage. He's wiry, bald and throws his arms out to punctuates his words.
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.
Exposed Canadian Breasts at Risk
Canada has the world's highest extremely low frequency (ELF) magnetic fields in residential areas. This includes the electric power frequency. And we have among the most elevated exposure for cellular phone and mast emissions. Not surprisingly, we also have the world's greatest incidence of breast cancer.
Canada has the world's highest extremely low frequency (ELF) magnetic fields in residential areas. This includes the electric power frequency. And we have among the most elevated exposure for cellular phone and mast emissions. Not surprisingly, we also have the world's greatest incidence of breast cancer.
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.
The Problems of Internet Pollution
The conquest of time and space began with the telegraph wires over 155 years ago. It had two important consequences: the world began to be electrified and human beings became capable of influencing faraway places with no time delay. Both of these have adversely affected life on earth.
The conquest of time and space began with the telegraph wires over 155 years ago. It had two important consequences: the world began to be electrified and human beings became capable of influencing faraway places with no time delay. Both of these have adversely affected life on earth.
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.
9-1-1 Naturopath
I remember visiting my grandmother in the hospital after she collapsed due to heart failure. Without the skilled knowledge of the paramedics who arrived at her home, she would have died.
I remember visiting my grandmother in the hospital after she collapsed due to heart failure. Without the skilled knowledge of the paramedics who arrived at her home, she would have died.
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.
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..
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..
Treating Toxic Bodies With Environmental Medicine
The scientific and medical world of the 19th and 20th centuries was dominated by the germ theory. The present century is dominated by chemicals and toxins.
The scientific and medical world of the 19th and 20th centuries was dominated by the germ theory. The present century is dominated by chemicals and toxins.
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 Nature of Natural Healing
Never before has there been such a great interest in natural self-healing--and such a resistance to it. Natural healing requires re-visioning. It cannot be viewed through the magnifying glass of modern medicine that sees everything in small, unconnected parts.
Never before has there been such a great interest in natural self-healing--and such a resistance to it. Natural healing requires re-visioning. It cannot be viewed through the magnifying glass of modern medicine that sees everything in small, unconnected parts.
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.
Cellphones And Your Child's Health
Getting your child a cellphone for safety's sake? Consider this: Absorption of microwaves in the cellphone frequency range is greatest in an object about the size of a child's head. Also, the thinner skulls of children allow greater penetration.
Getting your child a cellphone for safety's sake? Consider this: Absorption of microwaves in the cellphone frequency range is greatest in an object about the size of a child's head. Also, the thinner skulls of children allow greater penetration.
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 .
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.
Hanging Up on Electromagnetic Radiation
A monitor for baby, an electric blanket for grandma and a cellphone for sister..
A monitor for baby, an electric blanket for grandma and a cellphone for sister..
Is Your Teenager Begging For A Cellphone?
Nine million Canadians use cellphones: That number grows by more than 5,000 new users per day, with teenagers comprising the fastest growing segment.
Nine million Canadians use cellphones: That number grows by more than 5,000 new users per day, with teenagers comprising the fastest growing segment.
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?
Spring Clean Your Liver
It may not feel like it yet, but soon the frost will melt and springtime will arrive--a natural time for growth, renewal and regeneratio.
It may not feel like it yet, but soon the frost will melt and springtime will arrive--a natural time for growth, renewal and regeneratio.
The Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine
There's excitement in the air as you step through the solid wooden doors of Canada's newest naturopathic college in New Westminster, BC. Or perhaps a better phrase to describe the feeling is "pioneer spirit.
There's excitement in the air as you step through the solid wooden doors of Canada's newest naturopathic college in New Westminster, BC. Or perhaps a better phrase to describe the feeling is "pioneer spirit.
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..
Best of Both Worlds
bridging the medical divide For decades, a medical war has rage.
bridging the medical divide For decades, a medical war has rage.
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.
Good News for Canada's Newest College
At the campus in New Westminster, BC, they paid their tuition, bought textbooks and attended classes - all without a guarantee that they'd be able to practise once graduating from the program.
At the campus in New Westminster, BC, they paid their tuition, bought textbooks and attended classes - all without a guarantee that they'd be able to practise once graduating from the program.
A Sign of the Times
The strides gained in the naturopathic profession have been phenomenal given its near extinction only a few decades ago. Naturopathic medicine has hit the mainstream with a bang.
The strides gained in the naturopathic profession have been phenomenal given its near extinction only a few decades ago. Naturopathic medicine has hit the mainstream with a bang.
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.
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.
Electromagnetic Pollution
Tall, cellular antennas on school roofs will be a less common sight in Vancouver, BC, thanks to a groundbreaking decision by the Vancouver School Board (VSB). The Board has banned new cellular antennas from school lands.
Tall, cellular antennas on school roofs will be a less common sight in Vancouver, BC, thanks to a groundbreaking decision by the Vancouver School Board (VSB). The Board has banned new cellular antennas from school lands.
Finger on the Trigger
If you must pack a cellphone, treat it like a loaded pistol. Keep it turned off. Don't carry it near ovaries, testicles, or the heart.
If you must pack a cellphone, treat it like a loaded pistol. Keep it turned off. Don't carry it near ovaries, testicles, or the heart.
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.
Naturopathic Medicine and Bone Cancer Prevention
The general public perception is that there is very little an individual can do to reduce his chances of getting bone cancer. This view can be challenged, because enhancing the body's ability to resist bone cancer is within our reach.
The general public perception is that there is very little an individual can do to reduce his chances of getting bone cancer. This view can be challenged, because enhancing the body's ability to resist bone cancer is within our reach.
Electro Awareness
Electromagnetic fields can substantially affect your health. Man-made frequencies can interfere with the body's natural rhythms. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC 2002), a subset of the World Health Organization, classifies EMF as a Group 2B carcinogen ("possibly carcinogenic) based on "consistent statistical associations of high-level residential magnetic fields with a doubling of the risk of childhood leukemia.
Electromagnetic fields can substantially affect your health. Man-made frequencies can interfere with the body's natural rhythms. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC 2002), a subset of the World Health Organization, classifies EMF as a Group 2B carcinogen ("possibly carcinogenic) based on "consistent statistical associations of high-level residential magnetic fields with a doubling of the risk of childhood leukemia.
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.
Radiation Report
Cell Towers Cover the Land Under the guise of public safety, the American Congress has passed another law requiring the blanketing of the United States from end to end with more communications tower.
Cell Towers Cover the Land Under the guise of public safety, the American Congress has passed another law requiring the blanketing of the United States from end to end with more communications tower.
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..
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..
Electromagnetic Hazards Caught on Tape
A new film, "Public Exposure: DNA, Democracy and the Wireless Revolution," is a must-have for anyone concerned about electromagnetic radiatio.
A new film, "Public Exposure: DNA, Democracy and the Wireless Revolution," is a must-have for anyone concerned about electromagnetic radiatio.
Cell Phone Towers Scrutinized
Electromagnetic radiation emitted from cell phone towers may pose a danger to humans, according to new research commissioned by Green Member of European Parliament Caroline Luca.
Electromagnetic radiation emitted from cell phone towers may pose a danger to humans, according to new research commissioned by Green Member of European Parliament Caroline Luca.
Wireless Phone Watch
Want to know how much radiation your cell phone emits? Check out the online list compiled and published by CNET.com. The chart lists units in SAR, or specific absorption rate, which is a way of measuring the quantity of radiofrequency energy that is absorbed by the body.
Want to know how much radiation your cell phone emits? Check out the online list compiled and published by CNET.com. The chart lists units in SAR, or specific absorption rate, which is a way of measuring the quantity of radiofrequency energy that is absorbed by the body.
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.
Electromagnetic activists making waves
Many school kids may no longer be walking under live wires, so to spea.
Many school kids may no longer be walking under live wires, so to spea.
Meaningful Makeovers Part II
Last month you met Rob, a writer, and Toni, a costumer, who each want to become fitter and healthier. They've begun their alive makeovers by undergoing a naturopathic assessment to discover what they'll need to work on to achieve optimal health.
Last month you met Rob, a writer, and Toni, a costumer, who each want to become fitter and healthier. They've begun their alive makeovers by undergoing a naturopathic assessment to discover what they'll need to work on to achieve optimal health.
Something's in the Air
When Martin Weatherall retired, he wanted to get away from it all. The former Toronto police investigator and his wife bought a place in the Ontario countryside. But almost as soon as the couple moved in, Weatherall started feeling sick.
When Martin Weatherall retired, he wanted to get away from it all. The former Toronto police investigator and his wife bought a place in the Ontario countryside. But almost as soon as the couple moved in, Weatherall started feeling sick.
Health Risks From Wireless Technologies
Suppose several hundred marine biologists were to study your swimming pool. A reasonable percentage of them report that you've got sharks in your pool. Would you dive in? Would you let your kids swim in the pool? According to European reports, cellphone radiation may be the shark in the water, and it is endangering our health.
Suppose several hundred marine biologists were to study your swimming pool. A reasonable percentage of them report that you've got sharks in your pool. Would you dive in? Would you let your kids swim in the pool? According to European reports, cellphone radiation may be the shark in the water, and it is endangering our health.
Integrative Medicine
The progressive educational experience of one Vancouver naturopathic doctor will forever influence his practice and his patients, and reveals the future of medicine.
The progressive educational experience of one Vancouver naturopathic doctor will forever influence his practice and his patients, and reveals the future of medicine.
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?
Holistic Health Care
If you’re a holdout because you don’t know the difference between naturopaths and homeopaths, let this introductory guide, well, guide you.
If you’re a holdout because you don’t know the difference between naturopaths and homeopaths, let this introductory guide, well, guide you.
