Recycling can be a very good practice. Re-using components of electronics, waste paper, and food scraps that would otherwise head to the waste stream can be a great idea. However, sometimes re-use doesn't bring any value. Recycling bad claims and…
Tag: California Proposition 37
Six More Reasons To Vote No On GM Labeling Initiative
Written by Steve Savage (reposted from Science 2.0, 8/23/12) Previously, I wrote about why GMO labeling is basically illogical. If you take the time to read the actual proposition, there are at least six more reasons that proposition 37 on the California ballot this…
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The FDA, The FBI, and Prop 37
What one misleading mailer and one false press release tell us about truth in labeling. In the final days of the 2012 election, an exchange took place over California Proposition 37, which showed problems for both campaigns for and against…
Interviews: Getting the facts on Proposition 37
Three days ago, I announced that I would be interviewing the proponents and opponents of California Proposition 37, which if passed would require labels on foods made from genetically engineered crops. There has been a lot of debate about this…
Proposition 37 interviews – call for questions!
Readers, I have some great news! I have just heard back from the two opposing campaigns for and against proposition 37, and they have agreed to do phone interviews for the Biofortified Blog. With a little more than a week…