Invoking the risk of famine as a justification for GMOs is “a deceitful strategy, no different from…Russian roulette,” according to the report. Action Alert! Nassim Nicholas Taleb is a scholar, statistician, Wall Street analyst and advisor, professor at New York University, and the bestselling author of Fooled by Randomness and The Black Swan: The Impact… Continue reading GMOs: Respected Analyst Says They Could Destroy Life on the Planet
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GMOs: Respected Analyst Says They Could Destroy Life on the Planet
Invoking the risk of famine as a justification for GMOs is “a deceitful strategy, no different from…Russian roulette,” according to the report. Action Alert!
First, GMO Human Embryos—Now a Living GMO Organism with Artificial DNA!
If that weren’t disturbing enough, the FDA is using terms like “manufacturing.”
RDs Being Told that GMOs Are Safe and Gluten Intolerance Is a Fad
Meanwhile, there are fresh victories (and challenges) in the battle to stop AND from monopolizing nutrition advice. State Action Alert!
Vermont Passes No-Strings-Attached GMO Labeling Law!
Vermont consumers will be the first in the nation to have a clear choice.
GMO Human Embryos Have Already Been Created
A meeting at the FDA on experiments to create GMO humans has brought disturbing information to light. Action Alert!
Epigenetics Also Warns Us about GMOs
In GMO plants, epigenetic changes become dangerously unstable and unpredictable.
Why Is Big Biotech Now Supporting a National GMO “Labeling” Law?
Could it be because they are worried about real labeling laws at the state level? Urgent Action Alert!
A GMO “Frankenapple” Might Be Coming Soon to a Store Near You!
Plus, alarming new GMO products and processes—including “mutant breeding.” Urgent Action Alert!
Washington GMO Labeling Initiative Concedes
We fell just short. But Big Food is having to spend tons of money and may not consider it much of a victory.
Codex: Will Biofortification Open the Backdoor for GMO Crops Worldwide?
We attended another Codex meeting. Here’s what YOU need to know from the front lines!
Washington’s I-522 Initiative: Foes of GMO Labeling Are Running Scared
Let’s keep up the momentum! Here’s what’s next for GMO labeling.
What Would Cost $1 Trillion, Unravel GMO Labeling Laws, Ruin Small Farmers, and Affect Sixteen Million Jobs?
The mainstream media’s focus is on food stamps—but here’s what the natural health community needs to know about the Farm Bill. Action Alert!
Want to Harm Consumers and Slash Our Food Exports? Just Keep GMOs Un-labeled!
We’re at the tipping point on GMO labeling. You can help us win the battle—Action Alert!
How Much Will GMO Labeling Cost Consumers?
Nothing. Not a single dime, notwithstanding the false claims being made. Action Alert!
Update: Victory for Connecticut GMO Labeling—Other States, Take Note!
Yesterday, Connecticut passed a law requiring foods with genetically engineered ingredients to be labeled—and it’s all thanks to your grassroots activism!
GMO Labeling Bill Passes the Connecticut Senate—and You Helped Draft It!
Now on to the CT House—where the opposition is stronger. Action Alerts!
GMO Labeling Bill Introduced in Congress
The bill has some teeth. The question is whether it has legs. Action Alerts!
The Latest on the GMO Rider
Where do we go from here?
Have You Heard about the Famous Anti-GMO Scientist Who Switched Sides and Is Now Pro?
For one thing, he isn’t a scientist at all.
GMO Riders Could Be Back in “Fiscal Cliff” Funding Package
A must-pass funding bill may include dangerous genetic engineering provisions. Action Alert!
If GMOs Are So Great, Why Don’t They Want ’Em Advertised? Vote YES on Prop 37!
California voters can help make the whole country healthier. Get out the news, and make sure everyone you know votes FOR this vital initiative!
Do you want GMO foods to be labeled in YOUR state? If so, act now!
On November 6, Californians will vote on Prop 37, which would require all genetically modified foods to be clearly labeled. That’s terrific—but Prop 37 will benefit you even if you don’t live in California! That’s why we need your help.
Dangerous Pro-GMO Amendments May Be On Their Last Legs—If We Act Now!
Things are looking up, but it’s important that we keep up the pressure. Action Alert!
Our GMO Boycott is Changing
Getting genetically engineered foods properly labeled is an uphill battle, and Big Food is spending huge sums to make sure that doesn’t happen. Here’s what you can do about it.
Pro-GMO Propaganda in California Dismantled by New Cost Study
Opponents of the GMO labeling initiative say it will raise food costs by hundreds of dollars per family when in fact it will likely cause NO cost increase at all!
Will Those Sneaky GMO Amendments Pass Because of an Underhanded Maneuver?
Not if we stop them!
Urgent Action Alert on TWO GMO Amendments!
There’s still time to stop these potentially catastrophic pro-GMO riders before they become law—IF we act now!
Press Release: California’s “Label GMO” Proves Pro-GMO Camp Wrong
A recent legal analysis of the Label GMO initiative has found that it would not in fact spawn frivolous lawsuits the way Prop 65 has.
The “Empire Strikes Back” Against California’s GMO Initiative
Charges are flying. Here are some facts.
URGENT: Don’t Let the GMO Industry Make an End Run around the Courts!
We just have a few days to stop this lawlessness among our own lawmakers.
You Did It! The GMO Labeling Initiative WILL Be on the Ballot in California!
The California Right to Know 2012 Ballot Initiative collected enough signatures—and now, with your help, you can become part of history.
Special Investigative Report: Will GMOs Really Feed the World?
That’s what genetic engineering advocates claim. But science (and a shocking number of developing-world suicides) debunk this myth.
USDA Decides the Current Rush to Rubber-Stamp GMO Foods Is Too Slow!
And who’s siding with Monsanto? Phony “food safety advocates” masquerading as political progressives.
Another Fishy Bailout and GMO Produce in Our Future—New Action Alert!
You may have heard that the USDA awarded a hefty research grant to AquaBounty, the “Frankenfish” creator. But there is more to the story….
Just say “No” to GMOs!
Doctors from the American Academy of Environmental Medicine warn the public to avoid genetically modified foods.
GMO a Big NO on National Wildlife Refuge Land
Genetically modified organisms, or GMO foods, are on grocery store shelves already. They are present in nearly 80% of processed foods that contain crops such as corn and soy and their byproducts. The long-term effects on human health and the environment from these non-natural products are unknown. A federal survey has revealed that most Americans… Continue reading GMO a Big NO on National Wildlife Refuge Land
The Non-GMO Project Product Verification Program is Up and Running
The governments of the US and Canada stand in sharp contrast to sixty other countries around the world, including the European Union, Russia, and China, by not requiring foods that contain genetically modified organisms (GMOs) to be so labeled. They do so despite good evidence that GMOs could have negative health implications for humans and… Continue reading The Non-GMO Project Product Verification Program is Up and Running
Stop Fake Organic Milk!
Organic milk has a better nutrient profile and fewer contaminants than conventional milk, but loopholes are allowing fraudulent “organic” milk on the market. Action Alert! The fall meeting of the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) included a discussion of the Origin of Livestock rule, which has been in limbo since 2015. The rule attempts to… Continue reading Stop Fake Organic Milk!
GE Salmon is Coming
AquaBounty, the purveyor of the genetically engineered (GE) salmon, said the fish could reach store shelves by April of 2021. Action Alert! In a recent online press conference, a chief executive for AquaBounty said that its genetically engineered salmon would be on sale to the US public in April, adding that seven out of ten… Continue reading GE Salmon is Coming
Big Ag, Big Chem Team Up
The largest agribusinesses and chemical giants are building support in the new administration, and beyond. Action Alert! President-elect Joe Biden is reportedly considering former US senator and Big Ag ally Heidi Heitkamp (D-ND) as the next Secretary of Agriculture. Separately, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations recently announced a pending partnership… Continue reading Big Ag, Big Chem Team Up
GE Salmon Ruled Unlawful
This is a major victory for American consumers. Action Alert! The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California has ruled that the FDA violated environmental laws in approving genetically engineered (GE) salmon. This is a major victory, especially considering that, given the sham GE food labeling law that Congress passed, the GE salmon… Continue reading GE Salmon Ruled Unlawful
Carcinogenic Glyphosate Banned in Mexico, But Still ‘Safe’ in US
When will the US EPA ban this poison? Action Alert! Mexico recently joined a host of other countries in phasing out the use of glyphosate, the active ingredient in the world’s most popular herbicide, Roundup. The US Environmental Protection Agency, however, has remained committed to protecting Big Ag and keeping glyphosate on the market; similar government… Continue reading Carcinogenic Glyphosate Banned in Mexico, But Still ‘Safe’ in US
Fight for CAFO Alternatives
Alternatives to CAFO-raised meat are threatened—we must act now to ensure access to quality local meat. Action Alert! A bill being considered by Congress will expand access to safer, locally raised meat by loosening federal restrictions on how local meat gets processed. If we want safer alternatives to meat raised in CAFOs (concentrated animal feeding… Continue reading Fight for CAFO Alternatives
Bayer/Monsanto Using Courts to Limit Transparency
We all know glyphosate causes cancer: how is Bayer/Monsanto avoiding saying so on their label? Action Alert! Bayer/Monsanto has agreed to pay $10 billion to resolve thousands of lawsuits alleging that glyphosate, the active ingredient in the popular herbicide Roundup, causes cancer. At the same time, Bayer has used the courts to prevent California from… Continue reading Bayer/Monsanto Using Courts to Limit Transparency
What’s the Score on Censorship?
A closer look at how search engines like Google are picking winners and losers. Action Alert! We at ANH have been deeply concerned about the growing trend of censorship on the part of major Internet gatekeepers. We decided to see how deep the censorship goes by comparing the results of natural health searches on four… Continue reading What’s the Score on Censorship?
Glyphosate: One Step Forward, Two Steps Back
A member of Big Food has committed to phasing out this dangerous chemical. But the fight is far from over. Action Alert! In late 2019, Kellogg’s committed to phasing out by 2025 wheat and oats on which farmers have used glyphosate as a drying agent. This is an important step towards a complete phase out… Continue reading Glyphosate: One Step Forward, Two Steps Back
CAFOs Are Gaming Organic Standards
The USDA is considering a rule that would help close loopholes, but it doesn’t go far enough. Action Alert! The USDA’s National Organic Program (NOP) has reopened the comment period on the 2015 Origin of Livestock proposed rule that attempts to prevent large, industrial dairy and cattle operations from gaming the system. While the rule… Continue reading CAFOs Are Gaming Organic Standards
Moms Across America— Setting a Gold Standard
Moms Across America’s new food and supplement certification will help consumers choose products from companies that are committed to the goals of the natural health movement. Action Alert! Our friends at Moms Across America have launched an exciting project called the Gold Standard. This standard will allow consumers to support companies that have core beliefs… Continue reading Moms Across America— Setting a Gold Standard
What Makes the “Impossible Burger” Possible?
Behind the approval of the plant-based burger that will be hitting store shelves soon. Action Alert! Plant-based meat products seem to be all the rage. They are billed as a healthier, more environmentally-friendly alternative to traditional meat, and the fad is catching on. Fast-food giant Burger King has announced the “Impossible Whopper,” a meatless version… Continue reading What Makes the “Impossible Burger” Possible?