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Genetically Modified Foods

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Just say 'NO' to GMO's. Surveys tell us that an overwhelming majority of Americans support labeling of genetically engineered (GE) foods. And now studies show that genetically modified crops pose a dangerous risk to the environment. "Such crops have been shown to kill beneficial insects like lacewings and ladybugs, as well as Monarch butterflies and beneficial soil fungi. Although the agro-chemical companies say that the Bt toxin breaks down rapidly in the soil, recent studies have show that the toxin accumulates in the soil and remains active at least 234 says. The result was completely unexpected." Kansas City Star

Genetically modified foods are now found more and more on America's dinner tables without the necessary testing to determine what health risk they may pose to humans. There is much concerns over the risks of eating GE foods and scientist can't say whether they are absolutely sure that this food is actually safe for human consumption. It's only been five years since GE foods were introduced into the marketplace, and already two-thirds of the foods on America's supermarket shelves are genetically engineered or contain GE ingredients. About one-fourth of our nations crops are genetically engineered.

Below are some links to many groups who are fighting against GE foods and how you can take action.

Resources

Related Links

� True Food Now! - Aims to ban GM food and phase out industrial farming in favor of organic techniques.

� Genetically Engineered Food Alert - Coalition of seven organizations committed to testing and labeling genetically engineered food.

� Organic Consumers Association - Campaign for Food Safety

� The Center for Food Safety - Established to address the impacts of the food production system on human health, animal welfare, and the environment.

� The Campaign to Label Genetically Engineered Food - Nonprofit political advocacy organization offers information about genetically engineered food.

� Friends of the Earth (UK) - Real food Campaign.

� bioJUSTICE bioDIVERSITY - Rally to address "the global corporate domination of life on earth;" in opposition to genetic engineering of food.

� Keep Nature Natural - Campaign for labeling as well as establishing safety standards for genetically engineered food.

� Genetic Food Alert - Lobbying for a five year moratorium on the importation, growing and use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in food.

� Natural Food Campaign - The dangers of Genetic Engineering.

� Nonsanto Franken Food News Network - Help join in the fight against

Bio-technology!

� Campaign on Genetically Engineered Fish - Participate in the Campaign!

� Label This! - Proposes a citizens' labeling movement to expose genetic manipulation.

� Bioneers Action Points - Genetic Engineering

� Food First - Institute for Food and Development Policy

� The Non-GMO Source - Information and resources on market opportunities for non-genetically engineered agricultural and food products.

� Campaign to Ban Genetically Engineered Foods - Information about genetic engineering in food and environment.

� Resistance is Fertile! - Activities celebrating local organic food and opposing genetically engineered food and industrial agriculture.

In-Depth

� True Food Network - Are you eating in the dark?

� Vegsource.com - Bio-Techs Myths.

� Frontline/Nova - Harvest of fear.

� Union of Concerned Scientist - List of genetically modified foods allowed on the market.

� One World - Guide to genetic engineering.

� The Campaign - Genetically Engineered Foods: A tutorial.

� True Food Now - GMO food facts and resources.

� Institute of Science in Society - Genetically Modified Organisms 25 Years On

� Institute of Science in Society - GM Trees Alert

� Natural Law - The GE handbook.

� Alternet - Everything you want to know about GMOs, but had no one to ask.