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More News from the GM Battlefront
Proponents of GM crops illogically argue that because there's no proof that bioengineered plants do any harm, there should be no laws prohibiting their use.
10.15.07
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Schmear Tactics
Palm oil is in high demand as a healthy alternative to trans fats. While this may be good for our arteries, it's horrible for the environment.
11.12.07
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Closed Doors, Closed Minds
Chile dealt with its raging epidemic of infectious salmon anemia, a highly contagious disease often called aquaculture's answer to foot-and-mouth.
11.27.07
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Politics of the Plate: FDA Versus EPA
The EPA doesn’t approve of the FDA’s proposed moratorium on warnings about mercury-laced fish, and supermarkets get seafood report cards.
12.15.08
- Keywords
- barry estabrook,
- politics of the plate,
- food policy,
- nutrition/diet,
- seafood
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The Kid’s Menu: Eating While Pregnant
Expectant mothers are treated like criminals if they’re caught with a glass of wine or a plate of sushi—but it’s time to change that.
10.13.08
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Politics of the Plate: Frankenfish
If the FDA has its way, genetically modified fish may soon arrive at supermarkets—without labels to tell you what you’re buying.
09.23.08
- Keywords
- barry estabrook,
- politics of the plate,
- health + science,
- labeling,
- seafood
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Politics of the Plate: R.I.P., rBST (Redux)
An agricultural giant buckles under pressure and dumps its bovine growth hormone business.
08.25.08
- Keywords
- barry estabrook,
- politics of the plate,
- health + science,
- dairy,
- labeling
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Politics of the Plate: “Natural” Lies
Basking in the “natural” marketing glow, manufacturers are slapping the word on just about everything.
08.19.08
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Politics of the Plate: Beeting Down the GM Sugar Opposition
For the first time, American sugar beet farmers will plant seeds that have been genetically modified to survive being sprayed with the herbicide Roundup.
04.08.08
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Politics of the Plate: Feta Accompli
A new study suggests that consuming raw milk may be safer than eating raw greens.
04.18.08
- Keywords
- barry estabrook,
- politics of the plate,
- health + science,
- cheese,
- dairy
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