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Modified in China
The Chinese government unveiled new regulations yesterday for genetically engineered foods that they hope will make the use of the technology more widespread. Genetically engineered cotton, soybeans, rice, potatoes, and other crops are already commonly planted in the country. Among other things, the rules require that genetically engineered foods be clearly labeled on packages. Chinese […]
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Rainforest Action and Highway-building Network
Preserving the rainforest is the top priority for the 20 million people living in Brazil’s Amazon, according to a study by the World Wildlife Fund. The study, which the group said was the first of its kind in the region, found that 34 percent of respondents ranked preservation as their No. 1 concern. However, 27.8 […]
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The Hypocritical Oath
The American Hospital Association is backing out of an agreement with the U.S. EPA that would have cut hospital waste in half by the end of the decade. The agreement was signed to much fanfare in 1998, and then-Vice President Al Gore called attention to it in an award ceremony the following year. Under the […]
