Guest guest Posted May 15, 2010 Report Share Posted May 15, 2010 Stop Restrictions on rbGH Labeling | VIEW IN BROWSER Action Alert Watch Jeffrey Smith explain the rbGH labeling restrictions and what you can do about it. Protect Your Right to Choose Drug-Free Milk—Stop Restrictions on rbGH-Free Labeling The rbGH/rbST-free labels on national dairy brands are threatened by Ohio’s labeling restrictions. Milk from cows injected with genetically modified bovine growth hormone (rbGH/rbST) has higher levels of pus, antibiotic-resistant bacteria, bovine growth hormone, and insulin-like growth factor-1—linked to higher rates of cancer and fraternal twins. Tell Ohio Governor Strickland to rescind his anti-consumer law immediately! Click and Send a Letter Matching Grant Great News! A generous donor will match your donation amount up to $300. Please donate today so we can double your contribution to reclaim a healthier Non-GMO food supply. This matching grant offer lasts till the first day of summer, June 21st, for up to $10,000 total. (We REALLY need support right now, so please click the donate button.) Thanks so much. CODEX Update Well over 100,000 people signed petitions or sent emails protesting the US position on GMO labeling at the Codex meeting last week. Although the US delegation did not back down from their bizarre position that GMO labels falsely imply that GMOs are somehow different from other foods, the United States was nearly alone on this issue. Of the approximately 50 countries in the discussion, only Mexico, Costa Rica, and Argentina supported the US. We’ll let you know other steps you can take in the future on this. Read Consumers Union Press Release Join Us as a Non-GMO Volunteer Our Institute is seeking volunteers in two areas: 1) As a member of our staff—with a minimum commitment of 15 hours per week; or 2) On a project basis contributing expertise such as film editing, graphic design, legal, social media, transcription, and more. Tell us what you got. “Save the planet.” It’s on our To Do list. Put it on yours! Please contact Sara Jennings at (641) 209-1765 or email info In The News GM Crops Are Not the Answer Jeffrey Smith's letter on GMOs in D.C.'s influential paper, The Hill (Scroll down to "Genetically modified food introduces host of dangers") Unprecedented Dangers Faced by Biotech Workers Indy Bay US Farms Grow Superweeds GM Watch The Institute for Responsible Technology is working to end the genetic engineering of our food supply and the outdoor release of GM crops. We warmly welcome your donations and support. Your donations are 100% tax deductible. Buy DVDs World According to Monsanto $29.95 This DVD includes the bonus film Your Milk on Drugs and the audio CD Don't Put That in Your Mouth Help us Create the Tipping Point in the American Marketplace! JOIN US ON FACEBOOK FOLLOW US ON TWITTER Shopping Guide | Support Our Campaign | Educational Materials | Media Enquiries | Donate To ensure you receive updates from ResponsibleTechnology.org in your inbox (not to bulk or junk folders), please add newsletter to your address book Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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