Food fight: the truth about genetically modified organisms

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An evaluation is presented on genetically modified organisms, focusing on plant biotechnology and its environmental and consumer safety level. Dangers include harm to beneficial insects, genetic contamination of soils, increased use of pesticides, the risk of hidden allergens and the potential to enhance the spread of antibiotic-resistant diseases.

Agriculture, Plant genetic engineering, Plant biotechnology

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Here's Johnny!

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Greenpeace executive director John Passacantando presents the goals for his tenure, along with a brief history of political and environmental activism. This includes his participation in a protest against the World Bank's fiscal support for projects which foster global warming, such as coal and oil extraction.

Editorial, Officials and employees, Environmental associations, Appointments, resignations and dismissals, Greenpeace Foundation Inc., Passacantando, John

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Drumbeat for Mother Earth: how persistent organic pollutants are disproportionately affecting indigenous peoples

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An examination is presented on water, soil, and air pollution in Native American communities. Health and livelihood risks include cancer and permanent contamination of dietary staples.

Pollution, Native Americans, Native North Americans, Organic compounds

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