Biodiversity

Things related to the web of life; ecology; wildlife; endangered species

1 in 7 Wildlife Refuges Has Genetically Engineered Crops

Three organizations file a lawsuit against the USFWS, a new study finds three strains of GE maize likely damaged organs of rats that ate the foods for just three months, pesticide use associated with GE crops may actually be greater than for traditional crops, and GE seed prices skyrocket.

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April 9, 2010 to April 10, 2010

28th National Pesticide Forum

The theme of Beyond Pesticide's 2010 event is "Greening the Community: Green economy, organic environments and healthy people."

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"Carp Solution Could Provide Financial Benefits"

"Proposals to block Asian carp from invading the Great Lakes have largely focused on the costs and inconvenience of closing off Chicago-area waterways into Lake Michigan. But now business and environmental groups are exploring a possible upside: a broadly based infrastructure investment that would benefit much of northern Illinois."

Source: NYTimes, 03/08/2010

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