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Type : factsheet Date : July 2008

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Much movement in the right direction is thanks to groups like Food and Water Watch and American Farmland Trust. (in No Turkeys Here)
Mark Bittman
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A Fishy Story

Published on July 11, 2008 - Fact Sheets: For centuries, Alaskan fishermen have caught salmon. Their communities thrived along with the abundant seasonal runs of healthy fish. It was exciting to be a salmon fisherman, making a living spending days on the water and enjoying the competition with the fish.

Ocean Fish Farming Can Hurt Recreational Fishing

Published on July 11, 2008 - Fact Sheets: Right now the federal government is trying to create laws to allow the growing of fish in huge floating cages out in our ocean waters. This is called "ocean fish farming," "open ocean aquaculture" or "offshore aquaculture." Whatever the name, it could cause serious problems for recreational fishermen.

Ocean Fish Farming Can Hurt Consumers and the Environment

Published on July 10, 2008 - Fact Sheets: Right now the federal government is trying to create laws to allow the growing of fish in huge floating cages out in our ocean waters. This is called "ocean fish farming," "open ocean aquaculture" or "offshore aquaculture.” Whatever the name, it could cause serious problems for consumers and the environment.

Ocean Fish Farming Can Hurt Commercial Fishing

Published on July 09, 2008 - Fact Sheets: Right now the federal government is trying to create laws to allow the growing of fish in huge floating cages out in our ocean waters. This is called "ocean fish farming," "open ocean aquaculture" or "offshore aquaculture." Whatever the name, it could cause serious problems for recreational fishermen. Whatever the name, it could cause serious problems for commercial fishermen.

rBGH: Anything but Green

Published on July 02, 2008 - Fact Sheets: One of the many factors contributing to factory-scale dairy operations is recombinant Bovine Growth Hormone (rBGH or also sometimes called rBST), an artificial growth hormone developed by Monsanto to increase dairy cows milk output. Industrial agriculture proponents proclaim that farming on a large scale, and using technology such as rBGH, is better for the environment. That's just plain wrong.
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