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GM Maize: Nepal`s Food Security Threatened

The sole purpose of genetic engineering of seeds is control over seed supply and global food availability. This weaponization of food system is being implemented by a few American and European multinational firms.

(NEW DELHI) - Not only Nepal’s but the entire Himalayan region is under threat.

Genetically Engineered seeds are weapons of mass culling. The Nepalese Government’s foolishness in inviting USAID and Monsanto for ‘agricultural development’ through genetically engineered maize will destroy the quality of its livestock and humans.

Colombian Reserve to Double in Size, Aiding Critically Endangered Parrot

The Fuertes’s Parrot is endemic to Colombia.

(WASHINGTON DC) - The critically endangered Fuertes’s Parrot and 11 other globally threatened species of birds, mammals, and amphibians will receive greater protections thanks to a joint effort by several advocacy groups.

They joined forces to acquire about 356 acres of land to double the size of the existing Giles-Fuertesi Nature Reserve.

US Veterans Want to Deal with Vietnam War Aftermath

VietNamNet Bridge – A 15-member delegation of the Veterans for Peace (VFP) led by chairman of its chapter 160, Suel D.Jone, is visiting Vietnam from April 17 to May 1.

(DA NANG Vietnam) - The vice chairman of the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisations (VUFO), Nguyen Van Kien expressed his hope that the VFP will further cooperate with the VUFO and the Vietnam-US Association.

VA`s Agent Orange Registry

The registry data helps VA understand and respond to these health problems more effectively.

(WASHINGTON DC) - Please pass this on even if you don't qualify, you may know someone who does qualify and may be in need of help.

Hearing Targets `Report On Carcinogens`

Dow, one of the manufactures of Agent Orange, invited to Congressional hearing.

(WASHINGTON DC) - Most Americans concerned about the health effects of environmental exposures and the increased risk of cancer would no doubt agree that the ROC is worthy effort to fund.

Earth Day 2012: Don Alfredo Figueroa Speaks About The Aztec Sunstone Calendar

Examining the Nahua perspective as we come to the end of the 5th Sun of the Aztec Calendar.

(SOLANA BEACH, CA) - Earth Day 2012: Don Alfredo Figueroa Speaks About The Aztec Sunstone Calendar

In honor of Earth Day, 2012, RL | A ECO is beginning to release several short videos on-line featuring Elder Historian and Chemehuevi Cultural Monitor, Don Alfredo Figueroa.

Rage in the Air

Rajasthan: Mobile towers shut down in a Jaipur 
colony following THE WEEK’s report.

(JAIPUR, India) - For a day it seemed Sudhir Kasliwal had won the battle.

The Jaipur jeweller, who had been
campaigning to move cell phone towers out of residential areas, was relieved when Jaipur city authorities took note of THE WEEK's report on the impact of mobile towers (‘Wave of worry', March 11) and shut down operations; only to be restarted the next day.

Every Day Should be Earth Day

While Earth Day is a good day to concentrate on cleaning up and protecting the environment, it is a practice that should be continued everyday of the year.

(SALEM) - Earth day is the day we all look at ways we can reduce our carbon footprint. 20% of all greenhouse gases come from automobiles, so it makes sense to start there.

The rising gas prices are causing many people to buy a more fuel efficient vehicle. That is a good thing, not just for the economy.

AMA Urges Support of Bill Requiring EPA to seek Independent Scientific Analysis on the Effects of 15 Percent Ethanol

News from the American Motorcycle Association.

(WASHINGTON DC) - The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) sent a letter to U.S. House Speaker John Boehner urging the House to consider H.R. 3199.

This bill would require the EPA to seek independent scientific analysis on the effects of E15 gasoline as soon as possible.

Romney and the American Woman

Will Mitt Romney, if elected, serve his church or the women of the United States best?

(PASO ROBLES, CA) - The fact that Ann Romney never worked outside the home is beside the point; bearing and raising five boys probably was work, unless she had help, which the family could well afford.

She might have worked outside the home but “chose” to stay home and raise her family; but circumstances of most women do not permit of Ann’s luxury.