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China bans GMOs from army food supply

By J. D. Heyes, June 5 2014
(NaturalNews) The Chinese People's Liberation Army plans to ban the use of genetically modified foods from its supply chain, making the PLA the first military force in modern history to do so. According to multiple reports, the decision comes following the publication last month of a report in an obscure Chinese government weekly by Lt. Gen. Mi Zhenyu, the former deputy director of the Chinese Academy of Military Science. The English translation of Mi's essay was published just recently by...

Four herbs that boost your brain capacity

By Derek Henry, June 5 2014
(NaturalNews) The amount of chemicals and internal disturbances that are wreaking havoc on brain function are limitless. Whether it is fluoride, GMOs, heavy metals or severe intestinal issues, there is no shortage of things causing our noggin problems. Aside from cleaning up your lifestyle, here are four herbs that can crank up your brain function. Ginkgo biloba The Ginkgo biloba tree is one of the oldest trees in the world and is native to China. They reach up to 40 meters in height and have...

Bill introduced to research toxic chemicals hidden in feminine hygiene products

By L.J. Devon, Staff Writer, June 5 2014
(NaturalNews) A newly introduced bill from New York Representative Carolyn Maloney aims to protect women from a rare condition called toxic shock syndrome. The measure also hopes to shed light on the hormone-disrupting effects of chemical fragrances, pesticides and dioxins that are lurking in many commercial feminine hygiene products. "This bill will help determine the health effects of the entire range of hygiene products and provide women with the information they need to make informed choices...

'Smart' meters threaten privacy, health and basic human rights

By Jonathan Landsman, June 5 2014
(NaturalNews) Energy executives and government officials want us to believe that this worldwide effort to install 'smart' meters on every home and business are merely to reduce energy costs and protect the environment. By using deceptive terminology like, infrastructure 'upgrades' and 'green' technology, utility companies are determined to create a 'new' way of profiting from our energy usage and personal habits - within the home. Your every move is being monitored with 'smart' technology. Ideally...

Minnesota bans overused antibacterial triclosan from soaps, hygiene products

By Jonathan Benson, June 5 2014
(NaturalNews) An antibacterial chemical commonly used in conventional soaps and toothpastes has been banned from use in some products within the state of Minnesota, according to new reports. Governor Mark Dayton recently signed into a law a bill prohibiting the use of triclosan, a chemical agent linked to causing hormone disruption and cancer, in products used for hand sanitizing and body cleansing purposes. Set to take effect on January 1, 2017, the law explicitly forbids the sale of any cleaning...

Freekeh: The grain that combats type 2 diabetes and boosts overall health

By Antonia, June 3 2014
(NaturalNews) First, quinoa. Then teff. Both are amazing superfoods, grains that boost overall health with their outstanding nutrient content. While they still remain supremely healthy choices, another food has the health world buzzing. Introducing freekeh. Freekeh is an ancient grain that's actually been sold for a while now, but it's fast-becoming a more mainstream must-have. Its chewy texture has been likened to bulgur, and it boasts a delicious nutty, smoky flavor. The fact that it has double...

Dr. Mayer Eisenstein reveals truth about vaccines and vitamin D at Global Freedom Summit 2014

By J. D. Heyes, June 5 2014
(NaturalNews) Physician and attorney Mayer Eisenstein, M.D., J.D., author of Make An Informed Vaccine Decision for the Health of Your Child: A Parent's Guide to Childhood Shots, is slated to be a featured presenter at a revolutionary online event known as the Global Freedom Summit 2014. Described in the Chicago Tribune as "a grandfatherly physician, a pat-on-the-knee practitioner who delivers babies at home and who's more likely to recommend chicken soup than an antibiotic," Eisenstein says he...

Study finds more women than men with type 2 diabetes are at risk for developing heart problems

By Antonia, May 28 2014
(NaturalNews) It's been known for a long while that having type 2 diabetes increases the risk of heart disease, but now a study published in Diabetologia shows that women have a 44 percent higher risk than men of experiencing both fatal and non-fatal cardiac events (1). In the study, over 858,000 men and women were assessed worldwide, and adjustments for factors such as smoking, body mass index (BMI), cardiovascular health and blood pressure were made. Yet, when diabetes alone was singled out, the...

Dr. Hyla Cass to speak at Thyroid Summit happening now

By J. D. Heyes, June 5 2014
(NaturalNews) Hyla Cass, M.D., is scheduled to speak at The Thyroid Summit, an online event which begins June 2 and runs through June 9. Her presentation will be titled "A Holistic Psychiatrist's Approach to Thyroid Disorders." According to her website, Cass is a nationally acclaimed innovator and expert in the fields of integrative medicine, psychiatry and addiction recovery who helps individuals take charge of their health. One area that she helps patients in is in withdrawing from both psychiatric...

Irrefutable proof that influenza vaccines routinely given to pregnant women still contain mercury

By Mike Adams, June 4 2014
(NaturalNews) Believe it or not, there are still millions of people, doctors, pharmacists and even journalists who do not yet realize there is a very high concentration of mercury in influenza vaccines given to pregnant women. Most people, you see, have been lied to by the media which has stated over and over again that mercury was removed from all vaccines. Not true. It's still there. And toxic mercury is present in influenza vaccines at a level that's literally 25,000 times higher than the...

Turmeric shown to protect brain against fluoride poisoning

By Jonathan Benson, April 9 2014
(NaturalNews) The neurodegenerative effects of fluoride are well documented in the scientific literature, and yet this toxic byproduct of industrial manufacturing continues to get dumped into the water supplies of almost every major city in the U.S. without consent. And while it may take a little more time before a critical mass of folks finally wakes up and puts a stop to this mass poisoning of the public, there is a way you and your family can better avoid the toxic effects of fluoride today through...

Vitamin D and osteoporosis: How this 'miracle' vitamin can restore optimum bone health in men and women

By Aurora Geib, June 4 2014
(NaturalNews) More than 50 million Americans suffer from osteoporosis, literally "porous bones," a condition that occurs when your body doesn't replace bone cells that are lost naturally over time. (1) Lose too much bone, and your bone density drops, making you much more prone to fractures, especially as you age. Vitamin D has been identified as a primary role player in preventing osteoporosis. Here's how it can help you prevent the disease: Vitamin D and healthy bones Nearly everyone understands...

4 powerful probiotic foods that help bulletproof the immune system

By Derek Henry, June 4 2014
(NaturalNews) With estimates that the body has 10 times more bacteria than cells (approximately 10 trillion), it becomes pretty clear that maintaining a proper bacterial balance is vital for long-term health. An important factor in that balance is plenty of probiotics (good bacteria) in order to keep the optimal balance of 85 percent good bacteria to 15 percent bad bacteria in check. These probiotic foods will help achieve just that. Fermented vegetables Man has been fermenting vegetables for...

Taking antidepressants during pregnancy doubles child's autism risk

By L.J. Devon, Staff Writer, June 4 2014
(NaturalNews) Antidepressant medications like SSRIs detach users from reality by modifying neurotransmitter levels of serotonin. According to a new study, if these brain chemistry manipulators are taken during pregnancy, they may also detach offspring from reality, inviting newborns into a new age of autism spectrum disorders. Today, the emergence of autism spectrum disorders continues to expand, now affecting 1 in 68 births, representing a society bathed in neurotoxins and mind-altering chemicals...

FDA investigation confirms that thousands of dogs died from contaminated China-based jerky treats

By Jonathan Benson, June 4 2014
(NaturalNews) Some readers may have seen the headlines at NaturalNews, or possibly even have pets that were affected by tainted dog treats, most likely originating from China, that have been making canine companions sick. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) launched an investigation several years ago to sort out the situation, and recently affirmed that more than 1,000 dogs have died, and many others made ill, by eating contaminated jerky treats. The agency claims it doesn't know why the...

The many health benefits of natural yogurt

By Michael Ravensthorpe, June 4 2014
(NaturalNews) Yogurt is a classic example of a food which, despite being healthiest in its natural state, is constantly being tampered with to suit the misguided dietary wishes of consumers. A cursory glance at the dairy aisle of any supermarket, for instance, will reveal an ever-growing array of yogurt products bearing little to no nutritional merit: fat-free yogurts, yogurts with dead bacterial cultures, yogurts fortified with dangerous ingredients like aspartame... and those are just the regular...

Processed food industry making American soldiers 'too fat to fight'

By J. D. Heyes, June 4 2014
(NaturalNews) One of the principles of having an effective military is the existence of an adequate, self-sustaining pool of manpower, but as the obesity problem in the United States continues to grow, the number of potential soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines to fill future ranks continues to shrink. This phenomenon is gaining widening attention among many of the nation's retired military leaders who say they are worried that America's youth is getting "too fat to fight." According to CNBC...

Chemicals used in common soaps make men infertile

By PF Louis, June 4 2014
(NaturalNews) For the first time, a new study has causally linked the hidden toxicity of laboratory-created chemicals in the environment and in common household items to adverse effects on the male reproductive system, especially human sperm. Ironically, these chemicals were determined to be safe by standard toxicology tests. The most recent study was part of a larger study on "endocrine-disrupting" chemicals which explored the connection between low sperm counts and epidemic levels of male infertility...

Pregnant women targeted for increased 'mental health surveillance'

By Mike Bundrant, June 4 2014
(NaturalNews) It could be the mood I'm in after watching Enemy of the State last night... But it's more than obvious that surveillance of private citizens is still on the rise and "mental health" is becoming a more and more prominent means for the governments of the world to invade privacy. Even though there is no evidence that mental illness leads to crime, propaganda machines instill fear in the hearts of the ignorant. Even though pregnant women have a right to their emotional privacy...

Ben Swann delivering featured presentation this week during the Global Freedom Summit 2014

By J. D. Heyes, June 4 2014
(NaturalNews) Noted media watchdog Ben Swann is slated to be a featured speaker at a revolutionary online event known as the Global Freedom Summit 2014. Swann has spent 14 years working as a journalist in broadcast news. Along the way, he won two Emmy Awards and two Edward R. Murrow Awards. While covering Mexico's drug war, he realized that national media was not interested in the truth of what was happening in Mexico or with the problems associated with the failed "war on drugs." The BenSwann...

Top foods to eat to help protect skin from sunburn

By Raw Michelle, June 4 2014
(NaturalNews) As the weather gets warmer, the more likely there will be instances of sunburn. It may be enjoyable to stay outdoors for a get-together, but the resulting stings of a sunburn are not fun. While methods such as putting plain unsweetened full-fat yogurt or potato peels on the skin are very effective in relieving pain and reducing reddening (1), there are ways to help skin even before a sunburn takes place. Certain healthy foods have compounds that boost skin's health, and eating them...

Dying seals and walruses washing up on Pacific coast with crumbly livers and other mysterious symptoms

By Ethan A. Huff, June 4 2014
(NaturalNews) A federal investigation into the mysterious and ongoing deaths of marine mammals all along the Pacific coast has ended, with investigators still dumbfounded as to the cause of this disturbing phenomenon. Throughout the past several years, seals and walruses have reportedly been turning up with skin lesions, breathing problems, extreme fatigue, hair loss, and various other symptoms for which experts say there is no identifiable cause. The investigation began back in 2011, not long...

Study shows highly-cynical people may be at increased dementia risk

By Antonia, June 4 2014
(NaturalNews) While factors such as smoking, elevated blood pressure and high cholesterol are linked to developing dementia (and other health problems of course), a new study has found that having a cynical outlook on life can also contribute to the onset of the memory-robbing disease (1). In a study that Anna-Maija Tolppanen of the University of Eastern Finland in Kuopio, says demonstrates the connection between personality and health, people whose ages averaged 71 answered questions that tested...

Mainstream media rapidly becoming irrelevant in world of online, decentralized news

By J. D. Heyes, June 4 2014
(NaturalNews) Is it possible there will come a time in the future when legacy newspapers like The New York Times, the Washington Post, the Boston Globe and the Los Angeles Times will lose influence? Actually, that time has already come. In the decades since growth of the Internet began to explode, traditional newspapers have steadily lost readership, advertising dollars and, yes, even influence, in a trend that shows no signs of abating anytime soon, if ever. Many major and medium-market newspapers...

Elliot Rodger, like nearly all young killers, was taking psychiatric drugs (Xanax)

By Mike Adams, June 3 2014
(NaturalNews) Like nearly all mass murderers and psycho killers, Elliot Rodger is now confirmed to have been taking massive doses of psychiatric drugs. Law enforcement authorities have now confirmed Elliot Rodger, the "sorority girl" killer of Isla Vista, California, was taking massive doses of Xanax, a psychiatric drug belonging to a class of chemicals called benzodiazepines. "Elliot had been taking Xanax for awhile, according to his parents ... there were fears he might have been addicted to...

EXCLUSIVE: Natural News tests flu vaccine for heavy metals, finds 25,000 times higher mercury level than EPA limit for water

By Mike Adams, June 3 2014
(NaturalNews) Mercury tests conducted on vaccines at the Natural News Forensic Food Lab have revealed a shockingly high level of toxic mercury in an influenza vaccine (flu shot) made by GlaxoSmithKline (lot #9H2GX). Tests conducted via ICP-MS document mercury in the Flulaval vaccine at a shocking 51 parts per million, or over 25,000 times higher than the maximum contaminant level of inorganic mercury in drinking water set by the EPA.(1) The tests were conducted via ICP-MS using a 4-point mercury...

Scientist who advocates GMO golden rice also advocates infanticide

By L.J. Devon, Staff Writer, June 3 2014
(NaturalNews) In the eyes of some professors and scientists, genetically modified foods can be an open door toward transhumanism -- believing that mankind can break through current physical limitations by genetically altering food, offspring and the environment. Could this really be an ulterior motive in the minds of professors who advocate genetically modified organisms? How might GMO-influenced transhumanism destroy what is natural and eclectic, as manipulations of life and environment restrict...

Type 2 diabetes diet: What to eat, what to avoid and how to get healthier with every meal

By Aurora Geib, May 27 2014
(NaturalNews) There are two types of diabetes. Type 1 usually appears in childhood, and its symptoms can be quite abrupt and severe. Type 2 diabetes is more common, and its symtoms present more gradually. It can develop at any age and is considered preventable. Early symptoms of the disease can include fatigue, unexplained weight loss, blurred vision, sores that are slow to heal, frequent urination, increased thirst, unusual hunger, recurrent bladder infections and yeast infections. Type 2 diabetes...

Sheriff Richard Mack presents to the Global Freedom Summit 2014

By J. D. Heyes, May 23 2014
(NaturalNews) Former lawman and Arizona Sheriff Richard Mack is slated to be a featured presenter at a revolutionary online event known as the Global Freedom Summit 2014. Mack, who is also an author and frequent speaker, has served in a wide variety of law enforcement roles over the course of his career, which began in Utah. After almost 11 years at the Provo Police Department, Mack moved to Arizona, ran for Graham County Sheriff, was elected in 1988 and served for two terms until 1997. In...

Two rainforest herbs that destroy cancer and alleviate side effects from chemotherapy

By Derek Henry, June 3 2014
(NaturalNews) Nearly everyone has been touched by cancer in some way or another. Cancer patients are struggling with traditional therapies, and many are looking to alternative ways in order to reverse their diagnosis. Look no further than these two powerful rainforest herbs that can stimulate the proper systems to help give cancer a knock-out punch. Cat's claw Cat's claw (also known as una de gato) is a large woody vine that grows in the Amazon rainforest that derives its name from hook-like...

Filtration technique used in commercial beer production found to contaminate end product with arsenic, heavy metals

By Jonathan Benson, April 16 2014
(NaturalNews) A powdery substance used to pull impurities out of beer and make it clear for consumption could be a major source of heavy metal contamination. New research presented at the 245th National Meeting & Exposition of the American Chemical Society (ACS) has identified diatomaceous earth, which is used by some breweries in the processing and filtration of commercial beer, as a source of arsenic and other toxins. Researchers first discovered the anomaly after observing high levels of arsenic...

What's the deal with citric acid: the one ingredient found in almost every food product you buy

By Zach C. Miller, June 3 2014
(NaturalNews) Ever wondered why citric acid is listed in almost every food or drink ingredient label? This little product is found in everything from iced tea to hummus and organic salsa. Let's take a look at what citric acid is and what it's used for so universally in the food industries. Citric acid defined When I first scanned an ingredient label and saw citric acid, I pictured lemon or lime juice extract or something benign and citrus. But actually, modern-day citric acid is made by fermenting...

U.S. government has 'doomsday' relocation plan in place for catastrophic Yellowstone eruption

By L.J. Devon, Staff Writer, May 8 2014
(NaturalNews) Could the US government be plotting to relocate millions of Americans to other countries in the event of a major catastrophe? According to South African news website Praag, the US government has already hinted at such a plan. The website states that the US offered the African National Congress $100 billion dollars over the next 10 years to construct temporary housing for Americans in case of a super volcano eruption. If this is true and Yellowstone was to erupt, then millions of...

Reduce the risk of cancer with probiotics

By Carolanne Wright, June 3 2014
(NaturalNews) Considered a nutritional buzzword among the health-conscious crowd, probiotics are well-known as an important addition to the diet for maintaining digestive balance. And now, researches have discovered these micro-organisms are much more powerful than previously thought by playing a substantial role in discouraging, and also healing, cancer. Probiotics and health Present in a wide array of foods like yogurt, cheese, miso, fermented vegetables and pickles, as well as in supplemental...

House votes to prohibit DEA from spending funds to target medical marijuana patients and providers

By PF Louis, June 3 2014
(NaturalNews) For several weeks, medical marijuana advocate groups encouraged medical cannabis proponents to cheer on their federal congressional representatives to vote "yes" on restricting the DEA (Drug Enforcement Agency) from raiding state-approved cannabis dispensaries. Their efforts were rewarded by the House passing a resolution that would not allow funding for the DEA to raid those dispensaries or arrest their clients while operating within their states' laws. The appropriations amendment...

Cure insomnia with these 7 herbs

By Dr,Sofiya, June 3 2014
(NaturalNews) Insomnia is a sleep disorder that occurs when a person is tired, but cannot fall asleep, or cannot stay asleep once they do fall asleep. While the disorder primarily affects adults, women report a problem with it more than men. It also tends to worsen as a person ages. Insomnia can be a particularly frustrating disorder to deal with since, eventually, the lack of sleep can affect other areas of the person's life. While there are over the counter (OTC) medications that are designed...

Want to reduce the effects of kidney disease? Walk more

By J. D. Heyes, June 3 2014
(NaturalNews) Sometimes, simple solutions are the best ones for curing what ails us. That's what new research has found for sufferers of kidney disease. It seems that, just by walking more, kidney disease sufferers can alleviate many of its effects. According to a new study that has been published in the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology, or CJASN, walking may help prolong life while reducing the risk of needing dialysis or a kidney transplant. Patients who are suffering...

Gary Franchi to host Global Freedom Summit 2014 beginning today

By J. D. Heyes, May 23 2014
(NaturalNews) You may know him as an anchor on the 24/7 broadcast channel Next News Network, but the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), the self-appointed domestic terrorist "watchdog," has labeled him the country's No. 9 patriot movement leader. And no, the SPLC does not use patriot as a term of endearment. He's Gary Franchi, and he is the driving force behind a revolutionary online event known as the Global Freedom Summit 2014. According to a biography of Franchi, it seems as though the...

Research proves emotional wellbeing is crucial to good physical health

By Reuben Chow, June 3 2014
(NaturalNews) Much research over the years has shown that a positive emotional state actually has a very strong and profound impact on one's physical health. Endorphins and the immune system Most people are aware of endorphins, the "feel-good hormones" in the body. Endorphins are a type of natural occurring substance known as peptides or neuropeptides which influence one's mood, pain and pleasure. When released, they give rise to pleasurable responses not dissimilar to those linked to opiates...

Man gets fined, probation time for making his son walk one mile home from school to teach him lesson

By L.J. Devon, Staff Writer, June 3 2014
(NaturalNews) The roles were reversed recently when a 36-year-old man was punished by police after he tried to discipline his eight-year-old son. The Kaui man has been sentenced to probation and forced to pay a $200 fine, all because he was trying to teach his misbehaving kid a lesson by making him walk a mile home from school. This is a glaring example of police and courts overstepping their boundaries, trouncing on parental rights. "I had no intent to harm my son," Robert De Mond said. "I...

$15 minimum wage for fast food workers? Here's what it means for living wages, food prices and jobs

By Mike Adams, June 2 2014
(NaturalNews) The City Council of Seattle has just approved an ordinance which would raise the minimum wage of workers in that city to $15 an hour.(1) The phase-in takes seven years to complete, with small business given more time to adopt the new wage minimums than large businesses. Because emotions run high on this issue, I'm offering a sober, rational look at what this means for employees, businesses and jobs. To begin, let me confess I'm almost always in favor of the People rising up against...

Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS) often a false diagnosis really caused by vaccines

By J. D. Heyes, June 2 2014
(NaturalNews) A woman who had no prior history of violence was released from prison in April after serving nearly half of a 20-year sentence for the murder of an infant in her care. Jennifer Del Prete was a daycare worker who maintained her innocence throughout her entire ordeal. She was convicted of shaking four-month-old Isabella Zielinski after the child fell unconscious in her care. She never woke up from a coma and died in the hospital 10 months later. During Del Prete's trial, prosecutors...

Apple cider vinegar for acne? Folk remedy actually works better than chemicals

By Aurora Geib, June 2 2014
(NaturalNews) You'll be hard-pressed to find an all-natural product in the selection of over-the-counter acne treatments available on the market. These cleansers, creams, toners and spot applications contain countless chemicals that are harsh on the skin and can have harmful side effects to your health. And KidsHealth.org explains that using too much of the common acne fighters benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid can actually cause more acne. (1) Even worse, a doctor might prescribe you medication...

Chemical exposure during fetal development to blame for Autism

By Derek Henry, June 2 2014
(NaturalNews) Autism rates have risen from 1:10,000 in 1981 to 1:68 in 2014. Multiple studies have shown that the prevalence of toxins in our environment to which children are exposed during their developmental stages are the main culprit; however, many other factors should be considered as well, including GMOs and vaccinations. The multitude of dangers and the associated cover ups New research has revealed that autism and intellectual disability rates are linked to exposure to harmful factors...

Medical insanity: Over 10,000 American toddlers now on mind-altering medications for ADHD

By PF Louis, June 2 2014
(NaturalNews) The CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) expressed alarm upon realizing that at least 10,000 toddlers aged two to three years are medicated for ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) nationwide. The mainstream reports on the CDC's finding focused on how many toddlers were reportedly on methylphenidate drugs, such as Ritalin, Concerta, Daytrana and Metadate CD. They never mention adverse side effects, short- or long-term, or that there is no proof of "chemical...

Harmful flame retardant chemicals found in every preschool tested in California

By David Gutierrez, June 2 2014
(NaturalNews) Toxic flame retardant chemicals were found in 100 percent of preschools and day cares tested in a recent study conducted by researchers from the University of California-Berkeley and published in the journal Chemosphere on May 15. "These findings underscore how widespread these materials are in indoor environments," researcher Asa Bradman said. "A growing body of research has found links between flame retardants and a range of human health effects, including neurodevelopmental delays...

Lipstick on the cellular: 'Chexting' is the new trend for cheaters

By Mike Bundrant, June 2 2014
(NaturalNews) Most people have heard of the term sexting. Now, a new text term is taking over: chexting. Curious about what that means? Just ask celebrities like Jesse James and Tiger Woods. The term describes the act of cheating on a partner or spouse using an electronic medium, such as a text message, internet chat room, or instant message app. While some would argue that this form of communication isn't strictly cheating; others tend to disagree; including the court system in most states...

How to prevent and heal cervical cancer naturally

By Carolanne Wright, June 2 2014
(NaturalNews) While the CDC and other governmental agencies push the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine in an attempt to curb future cervical cancer rates, a powerful natural option is readily available and free of dangerous side-effects -- in other words, diet. From a low glycemic index eating plan to raspberries and turmeric, food is a potent, cost-friendly and effective defense against cervical cancer. Below are four dietary habits to adopt that help ensure a healthy future. Food-based solutions...

We Are Change launching media university to train activist journalists

By J. D. Heyes, June 2 2014
(NaturalNews) An activist organization that says the mainstream media has "failed" the country has launched its own "media university" to train journalists who are not beholden to the ideology of legacy publications or corporate interests. "The mainstream media has failed us time and time again," says the non-partisan, nonprofit group, "We Are Change," on its website. "Their appalling lack of integrity, tenacity, and spine continues on a daily basis, insulting anyone paying attention. "We Are...

Monsanto's seed imperialism halted in Canada thanks to massive protests

By Ethan A. Huff, May 17 2014
(NaturalNews) Grassroots activism against transgenic encroachment has paid off in Canada, where licenses for genetically modified (GM) alfalfa have been put on hold, according to new reports. Massive protests in Montreal, Levis, Quebec City, Toronto and as many as 35 other towns and cities across Canada caused U.S.-based Monsanto and Forage Genetics International, the company responsible for creating GM alfalfa using Monsanto's technology, to have the issuance of their growing licenses delayed in...



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