Friday, November 22, 2024

Tag: food

EPA Influenced to Delay Glyphosate Cancer Review

Biotech companies, including Monsanto, have all influenced the EPA in postponing these important and necessary meetings saying the speakers will be too biased.

6 Questions for Monsanto

Monsanto, the biotech giant, has become the poster-child for all that’s wrong with our industrial food and farming system.

Undercover Investigation Exposes Shocking Neglect at Third Largest Pig Farm in...

The Maschhoffs, the third largest pig producer in the U.S., has just been exposed for mistreating their pigs.

FDA Changes Food Nutrition Label Requirements for the First Time in...

Michelle Obama helped to announce on Friday that the FDA approved a new set of requirements for food nutrition labels for the first time in decades.

‘Frankenfish’ Threatens Food Safety

Despite the continued fight from public health and climate activists, genetically modified salmon has been officially authorized for sale in Canada.

Big Ag Fights to the Bitter End to Keep Pesticide From...

“So it comes as no surprise that Big Ag will fight to the bitter end to keep its grip on pesticides and other outdated and environmentally risky tools.”

Nestlé Removes GMO Ingredients from Ice Cream

Nestlé will be removing all GMOs from six of its top selling ice cream brands.

In a Surprise Win for Democracy Over Corporate Power, GMO Labeling...

Those predicting an easy Senate defeat for mandatory labeling saw corporations fold one by one in the face of a strong food movement.

Big Food Says They Will Label GMOs … But Is There...

Consumers have no choice but to continue to demand GMO labeling without any compromises. We should be able to know what food we are putting in our mouths!

Removing Artificial Ingredients Helped Turn Around Cereal Sales

General Mills is selling more Cheerios, Lucky Charms, and other products, reversing losses suffered last year.

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House passes bill granting Treasury power to shut down nonprofits without evidence, sparking free...

Legislation dubbed the “nonprofit killer” faces backlash over potential threats to free speech and civil liberties.

143 million Americans may be exposed to toxic ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water

Millions of Americans face exposure to toxic PFAS chemicals in drinking water, with new EPA data revealing the extent of contamination and fears of regulatory rollbacks under a Trump administration.

Sierra Club sounds alarm, nominee Lee Zeldin ‘unqualified’ to head EPA

“The best-case scenario is that the EPA will lose four years in the fight for the planet. The worst-case scenario should send a shudder down your spine.”

David Huitema confirmed as ethics Czar amid fears of Trump’s return and conflict of...

As Trump’s second term looms, the Senate confirmed David Huitema to lead the Office of Government Ethics. Advocates praise the move, but critics warn of a tough road ahead for government accountability.

Senate rejects Sanders’ push to halt US arms sales as weapons fuel 44,000 deaths...

The Senate overwhelmingly voted against the measures, leaving advocates of peace and human rights questioning U.S. complicity in the alleged war crimes unfolding in Gaza.