honeybee
28th September 2010, 16:09
Sorry if this has already been posted, I did a search but couldn't find it.
"The European Commission has recently approved growing genetically modified crops for the first time in 12 years, putting the GM lobby's profits over public concerns -- 60% of Europeans feel we need more information before growing foods that could threaten our health and environment.
A new initiative allows 1 million EU citizens a unique chance to make official requests of the European Commission. Let's build a million voices for a ban on GM foods until the research is done. Sign the petition below and spread the word."
https://secure.avaaz.org/en/eu_gmo/?cl=763342487&v=7249
Here's a little more information about Avaaz:
http://www.avaaz.org/en/highlights?footer
I don't necessarily agree with every stand they take but this one seems worthwhile.
"The European Commission has recently approved growing genetically modified crops for the first time in 12 years, putting the GM lobby's profits over public concerns -- 60% of Europeans feel we need more information before growing foods that could threaten our health and environment.
A new initiative allows 1 million EU citizens a unique chance to make official requests of the European Commission. Let's build a million voices for a ban on GM foods until the research is done. Sign the petition below and spread the word."
https://secure.avaaz.org/en/eu_gmo/?cl=763342487&v=7249
Here's a little more information about Avaaz:
http://www.avaaz.org/en/highlights?footer
I don't necessarily agree with every stand they take but this one seems worthwhile.