Friday, March 19, 2010

Too little to late



Maybe not

Personally I do not agree with all their actions, however this one I do
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And hope that you might too
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Consumers, public health, environmental and farmers groups have long rallied against a few international GM companies having such significant influence over European agriculture.
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Concerns about growing GM crops include: contamination of organic crops and the environment; their impact on climate due to the excessive need for pesticides; the destruction of biodiversity and local agriculture; and the effects of GM food on public health.
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EU member states have voiced strong opposition to last week's decision to authorise BASF's potato and Monsanto's maize --
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Italy and Austria are opposed, and France said it would ask for further scientific research.
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There is still no consensus on the long-term effects of GM crops.
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And it is the GM industry, pursuing profits not public well being, that is funding the science and driving the regulatory environment.
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That is why European citizens are calling for more independent research, testing and precaution before crops are unleashed onto our land.
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Now, the "European Citizens' Initiative" gives 1 million EU citizens the opportunity to submit policy proposals to the European Commission and offers us a unique chance to drown out lobbyists' influence.
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Let's raise 1 million voices to put a moratorium on the introduction of GM crops into Europe and set up an independent, ethical and scientific body to research and determine the strong regulation of GM crops.
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Sign the petition now and then forward it widely if you agree with this issue
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Please go to Avaaz org
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Google or other search engine to take you to  "Avaaz org" and see what if you want to add your voice