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FDA Approves Genetically Engineered Salmon [1]

"After decades of review and endless controversy, the Food and Drug Administration on Thursday approved the nation's first genetically altered animal -- a salmon genetically engineered to grow twice as fast as its natural counterpart."

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Source: Wash Post [10], 11/20/2015
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"In 'Just Eat It,' Filmmakers Feast For 6 Months On Discarded Food" [11]

"The upcoming Thanksgiving holiday is generally celebrated with a bounty of food — and a mountain of leftovers, some of which, let's face it, will end up in the trash."

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Source: NPR [14], 11/19/2015
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"Congress To Vote on Bill To Ban Microbead Hygiene Products in US" [15]

"House committee unanimously approves proposed legislation to phase out such personal care products, whose exfoliants can end up in rivers and lakes".

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Source: Guardian [18], 11/19/2015
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"Though Labeled ‘Wild,’ That Serving of Salmon May Be Farmed or ‘Faux’" [19]

"The wild-caught salmon sold by restaurants and fishmongers is frequently farm-raised fish that has been mislabeled, said a report released Wednesday."

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Source: NY Times [20], 10/29/2015
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"Meat Is Linked to Higher Cancer Risk, W.H.O. Report Finds" [21]

"An international panel of experts convened by the World Health Organization concluded Monday that eating processed meat like hot dogs, ham and bacon raises the risk of colon cancer and that consuming other red meats “probably” raises the risk as well. But the increase in risk is so slight that experts said most people should not be overly worried about it."

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Source: NY Times [24], 10/27/2015
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Nail Polish Brands Contain Chemical That Could Mess With Your Hormones [25]

"A new study by researchers at Duke University and the Environmental Working Group found that a common nail polish chemical and suspected endocrine disruptor called TPHP is leaching into the bodies of polish-wearers."

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Source: Mother Jones [27], 10/21/2015
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"Is Your Face Wash Damaging the Oceans?" [28]

"Tiny but powerful forces are invading our seas, and your daily hygiene regimen is likely implicated."

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Source: Christian Science Monitor [29], 09/23/2015
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"Los Angeles Buzzing Over Backyard Beehives" [30]

"The Los Angeles City Council approved on Wednesday a draft proposal to allow hobbyist beekeepers to maintain hives in their backyards. Cities across the country have legalized beekeeping to help rebuild honeybee colonies."

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Source: Christian Science Monitor [31], 09/04/2015
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Food Industry Heavyweights Spend Big To Lobby Against Transparency [32]

The battleground over transparency on food origins and ingredients is much wider than labeling of foods that contain genetically modified ingredients, as journalist Elizabeth Grossman points out in a recent piece in Civil Eats.

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Are Health Warnings on Soda Unconstitutional? Industry Says Yes [34]

The American Beverage Association, California State Outdoor Advertising Association and California Retailers Association sued San Francisco for requiring health warnings on advertisements for certain sugary beverages when posted on city property, saying it violates their First Amendment rights.

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