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Germany to Join Other Eur. Countries in Ban Against Monsanto’s Genetically Modified MON 810 CornIn the European Union, there is only one permissible genetically-modified crop — and that is Monsanto’s MON 810 engineered corn.
"(Studies have failed to) conclude that MON810 is completely innocuous."
- Mars Di Bartolomeo, Luxembourg’s health minister |
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Germany to Join Other Eur. Countries in Ban Against Monsanto’s Genetically Modified MON 810 CornIn the European Union, there is only one permissible genetically-modified crop — and that is Monsanto’s MON 810 engineered corn. |
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Al Gore & IPCC Share Nobel Peace Prize For 2007Oslo, Norway - The Norwegian Nobel Committee has decided that the Nobel Peace Prize for 2007 is to be shared, in two equal parts, between the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and Albert Arnold (Al) Gore Jr. for their efforts to build up and disseminate greater knowledge about man-made climate change, and to lay the foundations for the measures that are needed to counteract such change. |
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Most European Beaches Clean, EU Report ShowsBrussels, Belgium - Europe's holiday beaches won generally high ratings on Thursday from the European Commission, which reported nearly nine out of 10 in good condition on the coasts, but only six out of 10 inland. |
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EU Governments Move Closer to Agreement to Cut Air PollutionLuxembourg - European Union governments moved closer Tuesday to agreeing on tough plans to reduce air pollution, which the European Commission claims kills 370,000 citizens a year. |
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EU Considers Labelling Food to Boost Animal WelfareLuxembourg - EU farm ministers mostly backed an idea on Monday to stamp meat and dairy products made from humanely treated animals with an EU "welfare" label although warned of the potential higher costs to consumers. |
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EU Agrees Licensing Plan to Combat Illegal LoggingLuxembourg - EU agriculture ministers endorsed plans on Monday to crack down on the lucrative illegal timber trade by making exporters obtain licences to prove their wood does not come from endangered rainforests, officials said. |
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