Honolulu Weekly, May 29, 2013 Along with unlabeled GMOs, we’re ingesting toxic pesticides. BY TIFFANY HERVEY Genetically engineered (GE) crops are Hawaii’s new plantation agriculture, and Hawaii is the world’s leading producer of GE seed corn. According to a 2013 study commissioned by the Hawaii Farm Bureau Federation, with funding from the biotech-supported Hawaii Crop […]
Comments Off on Big Pharm Fallout Continue Reading...This bill imposes labeling requirements and import restrictions on imported genetically engineered produce. Authorizes labeling of non-genetically engineered food and creates a private right of action to enjoin violations. (HB174 HD2) It is currently the bill that most GMO labeling advocates are supporting and hoping to get passed in the 2013 Legislative Session. Please call […]
Comments Off on HB174 A Bill for Labeling GMOs Continue Reading...Opposition crops up to GMO foods in Hawaii Jon Letman for Al Jazeera: 16 Feb 2013 08:46 Dr Vandana Shiva travelled from India to the US state of Hawaii to speak about GMO crops [Kai Markell/Al Jazeera] Lihue, Hawaii – Famous the world over as a tropical vacation spot, the Hawaiian Islands are less well-known as ground zero […]
Comments Off on Al Jazeera story on GMOs in Hawaii Continue Reading...View more videos from the Vandana Shiva “Raise Awareness, Inspire Change” tour on the Hawai‘i SEED YouTube Channel
Comments Off on Vandana Shiva on GMOs in Hawai‘i Continue Reading...Olelo Community Media broadcast this live feed of Dr. Shiva’s presentation–along with Andrew Kimbrell and Walter Ritte–at the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa on January 15, 2013.
Comments Off on Dr. Vandana Shiva speaks at UH Manoa Continue Reading...Preregistration for Vandana Shiva’s presentation at 6pm at UH Manoa Campus Center Ballroom is sold out. However there will be a live feed in a nearby overflow room, with space available on a FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVE basis and for those who cannot make the event, there will be a live broadcast on Olelo Community TV. The Olelo live broadcast […]
Comments Off on NEW: Live Broadcast of Vandana Shiva on 1/15 from UH Manoa Continue Reading...Local food and sustainable agriculture enthusiasts are preparing for a highly anticipated visit from the internationally acclaimed activist and sustainable farming advocate Dr. Vandana Shiva. From January 15-17, Dr. Shiva will speak to legislators, students, Agricultural specialists and community members on O‘ahu and Kaua‘i about food justice and sustainable agriculture—issues that are gathering momentum as […]
Comments Off on Vandana Shiva Visits Hawai‘i: January 2013 Continue Reading...Bill Moyers talks to scientist and philosopher Vandana Shiva, who’s become a rock star in the global battle over genetically modified seeds. These seeds — considered “intellectual property” by the big companies who own the patents — are globally marketed to monopolize food production and profits. Opponents challenge the safety of genetically modified seeds, claiming […]
Comments Off on Vandana Shiva on GMOs Continue Reading...This short film, produced by Earthjustice Legal Defense Fund in 2006, paints an in-depth panorama of the issues raised by the genetic engineering industry in Hawai‘i.
Comments Off on Genetic Engineering in Hawai`i Continue Reading...Consumers deserve to know they’re consuming GMO food By Ira Zunin November 10, 2012 Honolulu Star Advertiser On Tuesday, California voters rejected Proposition 37, which would have required labels on all products that contain genetically modified ingredients. Why wouldn’t people want to know? Labeling is already required for sugar and fat content. According to the Huffington […]
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