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Altered Genes, Twisted Truth: How the Venture to Genetically Engineer Our Food Has Subverted Science, Corrupted Government, and Systematically Deceived the Public
Drucker, Steven M.
Book
2015
Drucker elucidates the scientific facts about genetically engineered foods that the PR myths have been obscuring.
Farmageddon: Food and the Culture of Biotechnolgy
Kneen, Brewster
Book
1999
Kneen explains how corporations control the distribution of food with little knowledge or care of the health risks of engineered food.
Islam Resistance and reform: New Internationalist May 2002
Serial Publication (Periodical)
2002
A look into the world of Islamic faith. Discussion of current issues and a look at key moments of Islamic civilazation.
Patent Folly
Sainath, P.
Article
1995
The misuse of patents rights and associated dangers.
The Real Board of Directors: The Construction of Biotechnology Policy in Canada, 1980-2000
Kuyek, Devlin
Book
This study describes who has actually been making the decisions about biotechnology in Canada -- indeed, about health policy, science policy, and much more -- for more than two decades.
Safe Food: Bacteria, Biotechnology and Bioterrorism
Nestle, Marion
Book
2003
A critique of "science-based" approaches to food - simply asking "how big is the risk?" leaves out the question of who is imposing that risk and who is taking it.
When Food Kills
Pennington, T. Hugh
Book
2003

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Center for Science in the Public Interest
The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) is a consumer advocacy organization whose twin missions are to conduct innovative research and advocacy programs in health and nutrition, and to pr...
Centre for Research on Globalization
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Canadian Environmental Network
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The Canadian Environmental Network (CEN) facilitates networking between environmental organizations and others who share its mandate - To Protect The Earth And Promote Ecologically Sound Ways Of Life....
Council of Canadians
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Promoting economic justicem safeguarding social programs, renewing democratization, asserting Canadian sovereignty, advancing alternatives to corporate-style free trade, and preserving the environmen...
International Forum on Globalization
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An alliance of activists, scholars, economists, researchers and writers formed to stimulate new thinking, joint activity, and public education in response to economic globalization.
Oeko-Institut
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German institute dealing with environmental issues including transportation and climate change.