EU parliament member says GMO coexistence is impossible
rudkla - 18. Apr, 16:25
Genetic Engineering - Genmanipulation
Dienstag, 18. April 2006
Samstag, 15. April 2006
Massive Police Presence as Activists Occupy Monsanto GE Facility
Biotech Activists
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE APRIL 13, 2006
TREBES, France - April 13 - Massive police presence as Greenpeace, Jose Bove from Faucheurs Volontaires and Confederation Paysanne occupied Monsanto's seed facility in Trebes, France. Over 75 activists have occupied the facility and are currently holding a citizens inspection in the search for genetically engineered (GE) maize seeds. They have demanded that Monsanto and the French authorities stop import and distribution of GE maize seed into France.
"We are here to demand that the French authorities ban GE seed and in the interim corporate conglomerate Monsanto must stop hiding where these environmentally destructive maize seeds are to be grown. Farmers and consumers have the right to know where GE seeds are entering agriculture and the food-chain, so they can protect themselves against genetic contamination." Said Jose Bove from Faucheurs Volontaires.
The 'GE free citizens inspection unit' consisting of over 100 conventional and organic farmers, members of the public and activists from across Europe were welcomed by over 50 policemen, including some with police dogs. But over 75 activists managed to occupy the facility affectively shutting it down. The protesters aim to stop distribution of GE maize seeds, and to influence the new GE law currently being discussed in the French parliament. The new law, if passed, would allow massive genetic contamination of both organic and conventional maize. (1)
"We are putting Monsanto on notice, along with each and every Biotech firm that is contaminating our fields and our food supply now - or has future plans to introduce GE seeds - this is the beginning, we will not stop until France is declared a GE free zone." Said Olivier Keller, national secretary of the Confederation Paysanne.
"GE is harming the environment and is causing genetic contamination of the food-chain and agriculture, thus threatening the right of farmers and consumers to grow and eat GE free food. Recently thousands have taken in to the streets in Vienna, France and other countries around the world to protest against these unjust practices. Governments must now listen to their people and 'cease and desist' on the importation and growing of GE seed." Said Geert Ritsema, Greenpeace International GE campaigner.
Yesterday the Slovakian inspectorate of environment published a decision that states Monsanto will not distribute there GE maize for the 2006 growing season, effectively shutting out, sales of GE maize for the next year. The halt was put in place, due in part, to pressure from Greenpeace on the Slovakian inspectorate to answer growing concerns about environmental damage and contamination caused by GE maize. (2)
"Resistance against GE in our fields and food has been growing globally since its release onto the market nearly 10 years ago. In Europe alone
172 regions have declared themselves GE free, and around the world many other governments, farmers and citizens are uniting to keep their countries GE free." Concluded, Geert Ritsema Greenpeace International GE campaigner.
Relevant Document Greenpeace International GE Maize briefing http://www.greenpeace.org/international/press/reports/BTMaizeBriefing2006
Notes to Editors
(1) It is expected that a draft of the genetically modified organism law will have its final reading in the French Parliament soon. The draft law would allow the presence of 0.9 percent of GE maize in all maize fields in France. According to Greenpeace and independent lawyers this will not only lead to massive genetic contamination of the French countryside, but it will also undermine freedom of choice for consumers and farmers and violate current EU legislation.
(2) On April 12th the inspectorate of environment in Slovakia published a decision halting - for the 2006 growing season - any commercial sales of genetically engineered (GE) maize seeds of the type MON810 produced by US based biotech giant Monsanto. GE maize variety MON 810 is the only genetically engineered crop that is allowed for cultivation throughout the EU.
Informant: Ethan X
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE APRIL 13, 2006
TREBES, France - April 13 - Massive police presence as Greenpeace, Jose Bove from Faucheurs Volontaires and Confederation Paysanne occupied Monsanto's seed facility in Trebes, France. Over 75 activists have occupied the facility and are currently holding a citizens inspection in the search for genetically engineered (GE) maize seeds. They have demanded that Monsanto and the French authorities stop import and distribution of GE maize seed into France.
"We are here to demand that the French authorities ban GE seed and in the interim corporate conglomerate Monsanto must stop hiding where these environmentally destructive maize seeds are to be grown. Farmers and consumers have the right to know where GE seeds are entering agriculture and the food-chain, so they can protect themselves against genetic contamination." Said Jose Bove from Faucheurs Volontaires.
The 'GE free citizens inspection unit' consisting of over 100 conventional and organic farmers, members of the public and activists from across Europe were welcomed by over 50 policemen, including some with police dogs. But over 75 activists managed to occupy the facility affectively shutting it down. The protesters aim to stop distribution of GE maize seeds, and to influence the new GE law currently being discussed in the French parliament. The new law, if passed, would allow massive genetic contamination of both organic and conventional maize. (1)
"We are putting Monsanto on notice, along with each and every Biotech firm that is contaminating our fields and our food supply now - or has future plans to introduce GE seeds - this is the beginning, we will not stop until France is declared a GE free zone." Said Olivier Keller, national secretary of the Confederation Paysanne.
"GE is harming the environment and is causing genetic contamination of the food-chain and agriculture, thus threatening the right of farmers and consumers to grow and eat GE free food. Recently thousands have taken in to the streets in Vienna, France and other countries around the world to protest against these unjust practices. Governments must now listen to their people and 'cease and desist' on the importation and growing of GE seed." Said Geert Ritsema, Greenpeace International GE campaigner.
Yesterday the Slovakian inspectorate of environment published a decision that states Monsanto will not distribute there GE maize for the 2006 growing season, effectively shutting out, sales of GE maize for the next year. The halt was put in place, due in part, to pressure from Greenpeace on the Slovakian inspectorate to answer growing concerns about environmental damage and contamination caused by GE maize. (2)
"Resistance against GE in our fields and food has been growing globally since its release onto the market nearly 10 years ago. In Europe alone
172 regions have declared themselves GE free, and around the world many other governments, farmers and citizens are uniting to keep their countries GE free." Concluded, Geert Ritsema Greenpeace International GE campaigner.
Relevant Document Greenpeace International GE Maize briefing http://www.greenpeace.org/international/press/reports/BTMaizeBriefing2006
Notes to Editors
(1) It is expected that a draft of the genetically modified organism law will have its final reading in the French Parliament soon. The draft law would allow the presence of 0.9 percent of GE maize in all maize fields in France. According to Greenpeace and independent lawyers this will not only lead to massive genetic contamination of the French countryside, but it will also undermine freedom of choice for consumers and farmers and violate current EU legislation.
(2) On April 12th the inspectorate of environment in Slovakia published a decision halting - for the 2006 growing season - any commercial sales of genetically engineered (GE) maize seeds of the type MON810 produced by US based biotech giant Monsanto. GE maize variety MON 810 is the only genetically engineered crop that is allowed for cultivation throughout the EU.
Informant: Ethan X
rudkla - 15. Apr, 11:56
Montag, 10. April 2006
Drug Trial Catastrophe & Safety of Secretly Tested Pharm Crops
A monoclonal antibody drug tested in a clinical trial made all six healthy volunteers violently ill, yet transgenic crop plants with similar drugs are being tested in secret locations and the unsuspecting public are being exposed without their knowledge or consent...
http://www.i-sis.org.uk/DRGSSTFC.php
http://www.i-sis.org.uk/DRGSSTFC.php
rudkla - 10. Apr, 16:15
Sonntag, 9. April 2006
Hände weg von unserem Essen
Gentechnikfreie Landwirtschaft in das Landesentwicklungsprogramm! Petition an den Bayerischen Landtag – Unterschriftensammlung verlängert bis Ende April
Die ödp München sammelt weiter Unterschriften gegen die für 2006 angekündigten Genmais-Felder in Bayern. Aufgrund des großen Interesses vieler Bürger und der noch laufenden Beratung des Landesentwicklungsprogramms im Bayerischen Landtag wurde die Unterschriftensammlung bis Ende April 2006 verlängert.
Mit der von der bayerischen ödp im Januar initiierten überregionalen Petition unter dem Motto „Hände weg von unserem Essen“ soll erreicht werden, dass die gentechnikfreie landwirtschaftliche Produktionsweise als Ziel der Landesplanung festgeschrieben wird. Ein entsprechender Zusatz soll in das neue Landesentwicklungsprogramm aufgenommen werden, das von März bis Juni im Landtag beraten wird.
Die Petition steht im Internet zum Download bereit unter http://www.oedp-muenchen.de/ oder kann telefonisch unter Tel.-Nr. 089 / 45247415 angefordert werden. Ausserdem besteht die Möglichkeit zur Unterschrift bei der nächsten ödp-Veranstaltung in München am Donnerstag, 13. April, 19.30 Uhr, zum Thema
"Biokraftstoffe in der Praxis - vom Pflanzenöl zum solaren Wasserstoff"
Referent: Marcus Reichenberg, Mobil ohne Fossil Brienner Str. 46, U 1/7 und Tram 20/21 Stiglmaierplatz (3 min zu Fuß) U 2/8 Königsplatz (5 min zu Fuß) Mit freundlichen Grüßen
Näheres unter: http://www.oedp-muenchen.de/termine.html
Markus Hollemann
Regionalbeauftragter
Ökologisch-Demokratische Partei (ödp)
Stadtverband München
Fon 089/45 24 74 15 × Fax 089/244 365 397
E-Mail m.hollemann@oedp-muenchen.de
http://www.oedp-muenchen.de
Veranstaltungshinweise:
Alle Vorträge finden jeweils am zweiten Donnerstag im Monat in den Räumen der Gregor-Louisoder-Umweltstiftung statt: Brienner Str. 46, zwischen U2/U8 Königsplatz und U1/U7 Stiglmaierplatz.
Do., 11. Mai 2006, 19.30 Uhr "Die 12 Salze des Lebens - Mit Schüßlersalzen gesund durch das Jahr" Referentin: Angelika Gräfin Wolffskeel von Reichenberg, Heilpraktikerin und Buchautorin
Do., 08. Juni 2006, 19.30 Uhr "EU-Feinstaubrichtlinie - zahnloser Papiertiger?" Referent: Dr. Stefan Taschner, Mobilitätsexperte, Green City
Do., 13. Juli 2006, 19.30 Uhr "Die Welt vor einer neuen Energiekrise? - Solare Zukunft ohne Erdöl und Atomenergie?" Referent: Dr. Herbert Kuhn, Ingenieur, Energieberater
Do., 10. Aug. 2006, 19.30 Uhr "Limbische Wahrheiten - Gehirnforschung, Marketing und Ökologie" Referent: Günther Hartmann, Berater im Stadt- und Regionalmarketing
Do., 14. Sep. 2006, 19.30 Uhr "Pflegenotstand - Keine Perspektive im Alter?" Referentin: Christiane Lüst, Dipl.-Soz. Päd., Initiatorin des Münchner Pflegestammtischs
Do., 12. Okt. 2006, 19.30 Uhr "Ein Jahr nach der Bundestagswahl - Wo steht Deutschland heute?" Referent: Prof. Dr. Klaus Buchner, ödp-Bundesvorsitzender
Do., 09. Nov. 2006, 19.30 Uhr "Das 1,5-Liter-Auto ist machbar - Entwickler berichten" Referent: Uli Sommer, Chefentwickler Loremo-Projekt
Die ödp München sammelt weiter Unterschriften gegen die für 2006 angekündigten Genmais-Felder in Bayern. Aufgrund des großen Interesses vieler Bürger und der noch laufenden Beratung des Landesentwicklungsprogramms im Bayerischen Landtag wurde die Unterschriftensammlung bis Ende April 2006 verlängert.
Mit der von der bayerischen ödp im Januar initiierten überregionalen Petition unter dem Motto „Hände weg von unserem Essen“ soll erreicht werden, dass die gentechnikfreie landwirtschaftliche Produktionsweise als Ziel der Landesplanung festgeschrieben wird. Ein entsprechender Zusatz soll in das neue Landesentwicklungsprogramm aufgenommen werden, das von März bis Juni im Landtag beraten wird.
Die Petition steht im Internet zum Download bereit unter http://www.oedp-muenchen.de/ oder kann telefonisch unter Tel.-Nr. 089 / 45247415 angefordert werden. Ausserdem besteht die Möglichkeit zur Unterschrift bei der nächsten ödp-Veranstaltung in München am Donnerstag, 13. April, 19.30 Uhr, zum Thema
"Biokraftstoffe in der Praxis - vom Pflanzenöl zum solaren Wasserstoff"
Referent: Marcus Reichenberg, Mobil ohne Fossil Brienner Str. 46, U 1/7 und Tram 20/21 Stiglmaierplatz (3 min zu Fuß) U 2/8 Königsplatz (5 min zu Fuß) Mit freundlichen Grüßen
Näheres unter: http://www.oedp-muenchen.de/termine.html
Markus Hollemann
Regionalbeauftragter
Ökologisch-Demokratische Partei (ödp)
Stadtverband München
Fon 089/45 24 74 15 × Fax 089/244 365 397
E-Mail m.hollemann@oedp-muenchen.de
http://www.oedp-muenchen.de
Veranstaltungshinweise:
Alle Vorträge finden jeweils am zweiten Donnerstag im Monat in den Räumen der Gregor-Louisoder-Umweltstiftung statt: Brienner Str. 46, zwischen U2/U8 Königsplatz und U1/U7 Stiglmaierplatz.
Do., 11. Mai 2006, 19.30 Uhr "Die 12 Salze des Lebens - Mit Schüßlersalzen gesund durch das Jahr" Referentin: Angelika Gräfin Wolffskeel von Reichenberg, Heilpraktikerin und Buchautorin
Do., 08. Juni 2006, 19.30 Uhr "EU-Feinstaubrichtlinie - zahnloser Papiertiger?" Referent: Dr. Stefan Taschner, Mobilitätsexperte, Green City
Do., 13. Juli 2006, 19.30 Uhr "Die Welt vor einer neuen Energiekrise? - Solare Zukunft ohne Erdöl und Atomenergie?" Referent: Dr. Herbert Kuhn, Ingenieur, Energieberater
Do., 10. Aug. 2006, 19.30 Uhr "Limbische Wahrheiten - Gehirnforschung, Marketing und Ökologie" Referent: Günther Hartmann, Berater im Stadt- und Regionalmarketing
Do., 14. Sep. 2006, 19.30 Uhr "Pflegenotstand - Keine Perspektive im Alter?" Referentin: Christiane Lüst, Dipl.-Soz. Päd., Initiatorin des Münchner Pflegestammtischs
Do., 12. Okt. 2006, 19.30 Uhr "Ein Jahr nach der Bundestagswahl - Wo steht Deutschland heute?" Referent: Prof. Dr. Klaus Buchner, ödp-Bundesvorsitzender
Do., 09. Nov. 2006, 19.30 Uhr "Das 1,5-Liter-Auto ist machbar - Entwickler berichten" Referent: Uli Sommer, Chefentwickler Loremo-Projekt
rudkla - 9. Apr, 17:50
Freitag, 7. April 2006
Gentechnik: Seehofer will Gentechnikgesetz bis Mai vorlegen
Verbraucherminister Horst Seehofer hat angekündigt bis Mai einen Entwurf für ein neues Gentechnikgesetz vorzulegen. In der Unionsfraktion gibt es starken Druck, die bisherigen Haftungsregeln zu verwässern und so den Anbau von Gentech-Pflanzen attraktiv zu machen. Seehofer hat sich bisher noch nicht auf einen Entwurf festgelegt. Wenn dieser in die falsche Richtung geht, werden wir mit weiteren Aktionen nachlegen. Bis dahin sollten wir weiter Druck auf das Landwirtschaftsministerium machen. Wir Verbraucher/innen wollen keine Gentechnik auf den Feldern.
Haben Sie die Protest-E-Mail an Horst Seehofer unterzeichnet? http://www.campact.de/gentec/sn1/signer
Antworten Sie auf ein Schreiben des Landwirtschaftsministeriums: http://www.campact.de/gentec/ml1/mailer
Aus: Campact-Newsletter 7/06
Haben Sie die Protest-E-Mail an Horst Seehofer unterzeichnet? http://www.campact.de/gentec/sn1/signer
Antworten Sie auf ein Schreiben des Landwirtschaftsministeriums: http://www.campact.de/gentec/ml1/mailer
Aus: Campact-Newsletter 7/06
rudkla - 7. Apr, 14:36
Mittwoch, 5. April 2006
75 % der Bürger wollen keine grüne Gentechnik
rudkla - 5. Apr, 18:15
GE Contamination in Spain: A Warning for Europe
rudkla - 5. Apr, 10:56
Dienstag, 4. April 2006
Terminator Technology: Let's Cheer Our Defeat
The winners are 1.4 billion farmers and peasants worldwide who depend for their livelihoods on using seeds kept from the previous harvest. The losers are the so-called "Terminator Trio" -- the governments of Australia, New Zealand and Canada...and the US -- who want the moratorium on terminator seeds lifted.
http://www.truthout.org/issues_06/040306LA.shtml
http://www.truthout.org/issues_06/040306LA.shtml
rudkla - 4. Apr, 14:01
Montag, 3. April 2006
Mittwoch, 29. März 2006
The Future of Food
Video
THE FUTURE OF FOOD offers an in-depth investigation into the disturbing truth behind the unlabeled, patented, genetically engineered foods that have quietly filled U.S. grocery store shelves for the past decade.
http://informationclearinghouse.info/article12535.htm
THE FUTURE OF FOOD offers an in-depth investigation into the disturbing truth behind the unlabeled, patented, genetically engineered foods that have quietly filled U.S. grocery store shelves for the past decade.
http://informationclearinghouse.info/article12535.htm
rudkla - 29. Mär, 14:23
