1) Monsanto's genetically engineered sugar beets will likely be in many grocery store products by 2008, but these products will not be labeled as containing GE sugar.
2) Consumers are urged to call or email several major food companies to demand that they commit to sourcing only non-GE sugar and to boycott stores that don't offer non-GE and organic options.
3) People should also join the Organic Consumers Association to help organize opposition to GE foods in their community and support local organic farmers instead of grocery stores with GE ingredients.
Organic v GMOs: A case study (Marsh v Baxter)johnpaull
Organic agriculture versus genetically modified organisms. Are these two agricultural technologies destined for co-existence or conflict? This is a case study from Australia about two neighbours in conflict - Michael Baxter who planted GM canola and Steve Marsh his organic neighbour. A timeline of the events before and after the contamination events of 2010 is presented. GM canola was approved for Australia in 2003 - but the WA government promptly put a moratorium in place. That changed when the WA government changed in 2010. Baxter immediately took advantage of the exemption to grow GM canola. What followed was ... the contamination ... the decertification ... the legal action. There are four elements to this case: nuisance, negligence. injunction & damages. Nuisance - that the events have been a nuisance to Marsh and caused the loss of use or enjoyment of the land. Negligence - that Baxter was negligent, that he did not take due care. Injunction - that the court order Baxter’s behaviour to be different in the future. Damages - that Baxter pay Marsh the losses incurred due to his decertification. When the judgement was delivered it was a resounding loss for the organic farmer. All four points were lost. The judge declared no nuisance, no negligence, no injunction, and no damages. Added to the loss on all four points was that the judge awarded costs of €570,000 (A$804,000) against the organic farmer. So the stakes are now very high. The big picture is of Monsanto versus the World. The close-up picture is that of an organic farmer who could lose his farm. And be bankrupted due to the award of costs. The Marshes appealed firstly the case and secondly the award of costs. This took the case to the Appeals Court of the Supreme Court of WA in March 2015. Meanwhile the legal costs are mounting. I estimate the legal costs to date at c.€1,425,000. So there is a great disproportionality between the original damages of €60K and the legal costs approaching €1.5M. The outcome of the two appeals are expected shortly. A twelve point snapshot: 1. Resolution: none; 2. Time: > 6 years; 3. Money: c. €1.5M; 4. Monsanto :-); 5. Organics :-(; 6. Certification: restored (Dec 2014); 7. GMOs on boundary: none; 8. Damages: none recovered; 9. Injunction: no prospect; 10. Appeals x2: await results; 11. Bankruptcy: possible; 12. Mutual co-existence: not demonstrated.
Organic v GMOs: A case study (Marsh v Baxter)johnpaull
Organic agriculture versus genetically modified organisms. Are these two agricultural technologies destined for co-existence or conflict? This is a case study from Australia about two neighbours in conflict - Michael Baxter who planted GM canola and Steve Marsh his organic neighbour. A timeline of the events before and after the contamination events of 2010 is presented. GM canola was approved for Australia in 2003 - but the WA government promptly put a moratorium in place. That changed when the WA government changed in 2010. Baxter immediately took advantage of the exemption to grow GM canola. What followed was ... the contamination ... the decertification ... the legal action. There are four elements to this case: nuisance, negligence. injunction & damages. Nuisance - that the events have been a nuisance to Marsh and caused the loss of use or enjoyment of the land. Negligence - that Baxter was negligent, that he did not take due care. Injunction - that the court order Baxter’s behaviour to be different in the future. Damages - that Baxter pay Marsh the losses incurred due to his decertification. When the judgement was delivered it was a resounding loss for the organic farmer. All four points were lost. The judge declared no nuisance, no negligence, no injunction, and no damages. Added to the loss on all four points was that the judge awarded costs of €570,000 (A$804,000) against the organic farmer. So the stakes are now very high. The big picture is of Monsanto versus the World. The close-up picture is that of an organic farmer who could lose his farm. And be bankrupted due to the award of costs. The Marshes appealed firstly the case and secondly the award of costs. This took the case to the Appeals Court of the Supreme Court of WA in March 2015. Meanwhile the legal costs are mounting. I estimate the legal costs to date at c.€1,425,000. So there is a great disproportionality between the original damages of €60K and the legal costs approaching €1.5M. The outcome of the two appeals are expected shortly. A twelve point snapshot: 1. Resolution: none; 2. Time: > 6 years; 3. Money: c. €1.5M; 4. Monsanto :-); 5. Organics :-(; 6. Certification: restored (Dec 2014); 7. GMOs on boundary: none; 8. Damages: none recovered; 9. Injunction: no prospect; 10. Appeals x2: await results; 11. Bankruptcy: possible; 12. Mutual co-existence: not demonstrated.
Oregon Ducks Baseball Team Secures 10 Players for 2018 ClassBrett Coltman (UBS)
Brett Coltman serves as Senior Vice President - Wealth Management for UBS Financial Services. Outside of his work at UBS, Brett Coltman enjoys supporting the University of Oregon Ducks.
Computer Centre in Ambala ! BATRA COMPUTER CENTREjatin batra
Are you in search Basic Computer Training in Ambala? Now your search is end here BATRA COMPUTER provides best training in C, C++, S.E.O, web designing, web development and So much courses are available .
The numbers are in and your organic reach on Facebook is declining. So what does this mean? The free ride is over. In this presentation we discuss the new reality of reaching people on Facebook and how your brand can effectively connect with your customers. Topics include:
• The decline of Facebook reach
• Facebook’s advertising capabilities
• How to get the most bang for your buck with Facebook advertising
• Utilizing user generated content to engage your audience in an authentic way
• Serving up relevant messaging to the right people
You can watch the webinar recording here: http://info.momentfeed.com/authenticity-matters-1-on-demand.html
The Dangers of GMO Foods and How You Can Avoid ThemBudwig Center
Are you worried about GMOs or Genetically Modified Organisms?
Do you fear for the health of your children, grandchildren and the effects of GMOs on the environment?
Do you want to avoid eating GMOs and ward off a whole host of chronic diseases for you and your children?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, you’re not alone. The vast majority of us are concerned about the impact of GMOs on our environment and of course, our health.
Below you will find a brief overview or what GMOs are and the possible health implications of consuming them.
I will also show you how you can easily identify GMO products and list the most common genetically engineered foods.
Oregon Ducks Baseball Team Secures 10 Players for 2018 ClassBrett Coltman (UBS)
Brett Coltman serves as Senior Vice President - Wealth Management for UBS Financial Services. Outside of his work at UBS, Brett Coltman enjoys supporting the University of Oregon Ducks.
Computer Centre in Ambala ! BATRA COMPUTER CENTREjatin batra
Are you in search Basic Computer Training in Ambala? Now your search is end here BATRA COMPUTER provides best training in C, C++, S.E.O, web designing, web development and So much courses are available .
The numbers are in and your organic reach on Facebook is declining. So what does this mean? The free ride is over. In this presentation we discuss the new reality of reaching people on Facebook and how your brand can effectively connect with your customers. Topics include:
• The decline of Facebook reach
• Facebook’s advertising capabilities
• How to get the most bang for your buck with Facebook advertising
• Utilizing user generated content to engage your audience in an authentic way
• Serving up relevant messaging to the right people
You can watch the webinar recording here: http://info.momentfeed.com/authenticity-matters-1-on-demand.html
The Dangers of GMO Foods and How You Can Avoid ThemBudwig Center
Are you worried about GMOs or Genetically Modified Organisms?
Do you fear for the health of your children, grandchildren and the effects of GMOs on the environment?
Do you want to avoid eating GMOs and ward off a whole host of chronic diseases for you and your children?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, you’re not alone. The vast majority of us are concerned about the impact of GMOs on our environment and of course, our health.
Below you will find a brief overview or what GMOs are and the possible health implications of consuming them.
I will also show you how you can easily identify GMO products and list the most common genetically engineered foods.
As an agency, we believe in consumers’ right to information and making industries more truthful and transparent.
To this end, we support Prop 37, which will mandate the labeling of genetically modified foods in California.
Inspired by The Feast Worldwide, we recently hosted a pop-up dinner and salon in Venice for a small gathering of a dozen like-minded marketers and creatives. At the Salon, we came together to discuss the challenge, draw up a plan, and activate a campaign to help accomplish our vision of passing Prop 37 on November 6th.
To find out more about the issue, and find out how you can help pass Prop 37, please visit www.CARightToKnow.com
Paer presentation for rooftop solar solutionJanak Shah
How
is
this
Different
from
Wheeling
Solar
Power?
§ The
solar
plant
is
collocated
at
your
premises
and
therefore
it
is
in
your
control
§ There
is
no
government
policy
risk
associated
with
the
installa8on
throughout
the
life
of
the
installa8on
§ The
8me-‐to-‐installa8on
is
very
short
as
compared
to
wheeling
permissions,
etc.
§ Does
not
involved
any
wheeling
charges
or
cross-‐subsidy
charges
and
therefore
100%
benefit
can
be
availed,
quickly
§ Poten8al
to
get
30%
MNRE
subsidy
as
it
is
up
to
100KWp
commercial
installa8on
which
further
increases
the
returns
§ Wheeling,
etc.
requires
a
minimum
of
1MWp
installa8on
which
increases
the
risk
associated
with
the
investment
due
to
various
external
factors
Cleanest villeage in Asia 2005 - MawlynnongJanak Shah
"Mawlynnong" --- India’s ‘Green and Clean’ village! ‘Mawlynnong’ is a small village in the north-eastern Indian state of Meghalaya -- 90km from the state capital Shillong. The village is a picture perfect painting! Discover India magazine declared Mawlynnong as the "Cleanest Village in Asia" in 2003! “The streets are all dotted with dustbins made of bamboo. Every piece of litter and almost every leaf that has fallen from a tree is immediately discarded. Plastic is completely banned and all waste disposal is environmentally friendly. Rubbish is thrown into a pit dug in a forest near the village where it is left to turn into compost”. “The villagers here say that lessons in hygiene start in school so that children can be taught from an early age how to keep their surroundings clean and green”. The village with cent percent literacy is conscious and they are spreading the message of conservation and protection of the forest. Locals plant trees from May to June to ensure that the virgin forest is kept intact and also replenished.
Diversity of religious expression - hinduism* buddhism* jainism
Gsugar Eeaflet
1. What you can do Today to
avoid Monsanto’s ge sugar
No-K!
Are YOU Eating
Monsanto’s
Genetically Engineered ’
Sugar?
tell call
your grocer The major
to boycott any food proces-
product that isn’t GE- sors and retailers and
Consumer Warning free and to offer a full-line ask them if they commit to
selection of certified or- source GE-free sugar prod-
If you are concerned about genetically engineered sugar and ucts. If they refuse tell them
ganic foods, which prohibit
other foods in your shopping cart, you better act now! Here you will stop shopping at
Genetic Engineering.
are some things you should know before you buy any foods their store.
or beverages from your local grocery store. join
Kellogg’s, Coca Cola, Kraft, and other large US sugar buyers, the Organic Consumers As- buy
sociation and volunteer to certified organic foods
ignoring consumer concerns, will be sourcing their sugar from
help organize opposition from your local co-op,
Monsanto’s genetically engineered (GE) sugar beets, in stores
to GE foods in your com- health food store, farmers
in 2008. Like GE corn, soy, and canola, products containing
munity. Keep informed on market or through a CSA
GE sugar will not be labeled as such. Independent laboratory
GE food and food safety is- (Community Supported
tests and industry disclosures indicate that upwards of 75% of
sues at our web site: www. Agriculture program).
all non-organic supermarket foods now “test positive” for the
presence of GE ingredients. organicconsumers.org
Despite growing public concern over the safety of GE crops,
like corn, soy, canola, and cotton, the US government refuses take action today!
to require safety-testing or labeling for GE foods. Monsanto’s Call or E-mail (via their websites) the five companies listed be-
RoundUp Ready GE sugar beets are designed to withstand low. Tell them you will not purchase their foods or beverages
massive doses of weed killers. In the last ten years since GE unless they can provide you with written assurance that their
crops have become mainstream, the use of toxic pesticides products will not contain genetically engineered sugar.
has increased dramatically.
Company Phone
Scientists warn that GE foods may
Kellogg’s · www.kelloggs.com 800-962-1413
▶ Set off Allergies
Morningstar Farm
▶ Increase Cancer Risks 800-962-1413
www.seeveggiesdifferently.com
▶ Produce Antibiotic Resistant pathogens
Kraft · www.kraftfoods.com 847-646-2000
▶ Damage food quality
M&M/Mars · www.mars.com 800-627-7852
▶ Produce Dangerous Toxins
▶ Increase use of toxic pesticides
Coca Cola · www.coca-cola.com 800-438-2653
▶ Damage soil fertility
For more information:
▶ Pollute of adjoining farmlands Organic Consumers Association
▶ Harm Monarch butterflies 6771 South Silver Hill Drive
and beneficial insects such as ladybugs Finland MN 55603
phone: 218-226-4164
▶ Create superpests, superweeds, Fax: 218-226-4157
and virulent new plant viruses. campaigns@organicconsumers.org
www.organicconsumers.org
Turn this leaflet over for grassroots action guidelines