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The GMO American Chestnut

Dr. Rachel Smolker and Anne Petermann Independent Science News
Restoration of a Beloved Species or Biotech Trojan Horse?

Monsanto Spends Millions to Defeat Washington GMO Labeling Initiative

By Mike Ludwig Truthout | Report
The campaign for Washington ballot Initiative 552 is already looking a lot like last year's Proposition 37 campaign in California, where biotech and agribusiness interests outspent organic food producers and grassroots labeling supporters by nearly 5 to 1 in a high-profile battle over labeling genetically engineered groceries in the Golden State.

Food Politics Creates Rift in Panel on Labeling

Stephanie Strom New York Times
A dietitian working on a panel charged with setting policy on genetically modified foods for the academy contends she was removed for pointing out that two of its members had ties to Monsanto, one of the biggest makers of genetically modified seeds. The incident arises at a time of growing consumer awareness and debate over genetically modified foods — with more than 30 states considering labeling laws — and rising pressure on companies to reduce their use of GMOs.
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