Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Sunday, May 30, 2010
Despite Moratorium, Drilling Projects Move Ahead
Despite Moratorium, Drilling Projects Move Ahead
As the title suggests, at least 7 new permits for drilling have opened up and five environmental "waivers" have been granted, helping oil drill sites become even more dominant. The Department of the Interior and the Minerals Management Service state that they had "no intention on halting oil drilling and gas production."It makes me sad that there are even such things as "environmental waivers." The basic premise of these waivers is that any company who leaks oil into the ocean is let off the hook. This is, excuse my language, complete horse shit. It is incredulous that a company can be reinstated to do their job of drilling dirty oil and selling it for dirty money, and to be able to be waived of any fines by the federal government. It's sick. They should outlaw these "environmental waivers" because once you've destroyed a certain part of the Earth, you should be held responsible and made to reimburse the damage done. I also think that when they are charged for the damages that a certain percentage of the fine they pay should be sent as grants to environmental research facilities in order to make processes in cleaning up the damages made by these oil rigs, and not only that, but also to research renewable energy sources to make a cleaner Earth.
Not Dead, Only Resting? The Climate Bill
Not Dead, Only Resting? The Climate Bill
This article is about Obama's reaction to the oil spill that has crowded the news lately. The House has effectively passed a bill that will put prices on emissions and provide incentives for conservation. Obama states that he hopes to create more jobs centered on sustainable energy and create a comprehensive energy plan to build a strong economy based on low-carbon input and output.I would like more than anything for this bill to effectively push more conservation activities into the minds of Americans, and hopefully make everybody a little bit more aware of the dangers of such dirty fossil fuel and coal energy. With the help of new jobs, i think it is entirely possible to make an economy based on conservation. I also think that in order to achieve more awareness, there should be a bill passed that helps institute more education on environmental science and preservation of our natural resources, and not only that, but build trade schools that help run courses on topics such as wind energy mill building, solar panel assembly, and general recycling facility maintenance. This would be a wonderful world with more education input.
Biodiversity in Peril, the U.N. Warns
Biodiversity in Peril, the U.N. Warns
This article is about the loss of biodiversity in hundreds of species on the earth. What most people dont understand is our reliance on other animals and plants, and this makes people not care about how other animals presence is in decline. Articles like this are what we need to show people how important our planets inhabitants are to our survival, as it says we are at a "tipping point," and irreversible damage is going to be done.
BP Engineers Making Little Headway on Leaking Well
This article is about the oil spill that occurred recently in the Gulf. Basically, engineers are using a 'trial & error' approach to stopping the leak. Obama also decided to visit the gulf instead of going on vacation.
What is most frustrating about this oil spill, is that the risk of spilling in the ocean should have been thought out before they started drilling off shore. We should have had several methods in place that would have prevented the spill from getting this bad. America comes up with great ideas like off-shore drilling but they don't think about the repercussions. Engineers should have worked out how to stop the leak before the leak even occurred.
Friday, May 28, 2010
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Rise in China
Oil Impact Environment: NPR
Philips Unveils World's First 60 Watt LED Bulb
Scientists Oppose Nano- Dispersant Proposed for gulf
2010.http://www.aolnews.com/nation/article/scientists-to-epa-say-no-to-nanotech-dispersant-for-gulf-oil-spill-cleanup/19495279
In the wake of the massive oil spill that has been plaguing our country for weeks, there has been quite a rage coming from many environmentalists about the best way to handle this situation. Some say that a giant dome should be built, and others propose that we should put bacteria on the oil. Still others, in a new article, state that new nano technologies should be used in order to stop the spread of the oil. However, despite this interesting sounding and futuristic plans that could solve our issue, many environmentalists are ardently objecting to this plan. They say that this technology is untested and could possibly just make the problem even more severe. In a letter to the Environmental Protection Agency, Ian Illuminator, a health and environment campaigner for the Friends of Earth, he says, We should not blindly trust a company that will not disclose the exact nature of the manufactured nonmaterial it proposes to dump into the sea. You or I wouldn't trust a stranger who wanted to dump undisclosed chemicals in our backyards, and the EPA shouldn't trust this corporation. I agree with the environmentalists that we should not put our future in the hands of fate in solving this oil spill, and we need to make sure that it is safe before we test it out. Just because the oil spill is creating a stir, and the public is at a state of unrest about it, we still need to think deeply about our actions before we put them into play. We must not act hastily even though he situation has become very sever, and thousands of square mils of the coast are becoming barren and stricken with oil. Although the company, Green Engineering Technologies, assures that it is safe, the Environmental Protection Agency is taking extra precautions before they jump into this plan. I believe that this is definitely the right thing to do and in order to keep our nation looking beautiful, we must make sure that we choose the best method to preserve ourselves. By doing this we can make sure that we prevent a horrible situation from getting even worse.
Worry About Dispersant Rises as Men in Work Crew Complain of Health Problems
Personal Response: It is concerning that the future effects of the dispersants are unknown, and the chemical has never been used on such a great scale. Even more disconcerting is the fact that the dispersant has been banned in Britain, but continues to be dumped into the Gulf at alarming rates. Some people may argue that the dispensing of the dispersant should be stopped immediately until we know how it will impact the ecosystem, wildlife, and human health. If we continue, the devastation from the cleanup could become even greater than the oil spill itself. Still, there are proponents of the dispersant who think that if the dispersant use is discontinued, then the oil spill will become unmanageable and damage the coast irreparably. There is the threat that a severe storm or a hurricane could bring the oil far inland and result in the death of the wetlands. One must ask what comes first – do we value human health over the environment? What is the best way to handle a crisis? Should we go with an immediate solution or take the time to develop the pros and cons of each option? For now, I think that it is best for BP to discontinue use of the dispersant because the potential environmental and health impacts are too frightening and unknown for me to agree with distributing enormous quantities of something we don’t know much about. Other methods of containing the oil should be developed, such as using booms or less harmful dispersants. Surely, BP should be punished legally and financially for causing such environmental harm; as news comes out, it becomes clearer that perhaps the oil spill could have been prevented. I hope that BP does not escape the consequences of their actions, because they deserve to be punished.
Kaufman, Leslie, and Elisabeth Rosenthal. "Worry About Dispersant Rises as Men in Work Crew Complain
of Health Problems." New York Times 27 May 2010: n. pag. Web. 28 May 2010.
Link for article: http://www.nytimes.com/2010/05/28/science/earth/28workers.html?ref=science
U.S. Environment Not the Best for EVs
U.S. Environment Not the Best for EVs
http://www.enn.com/business/article/41367
In a new study done by the Environmental Protection Agency, it has been found that the economy of the United States is not fitted in the best way that would allow for he best participation of new fuel sources. With the recent launch of the electric vehicles and the enormous potential that those have for boosting the reduction in the amount of gasoline that is consumed in our border. Due to the higher prices in fuel costs, we need now, more than ever to have access to a method of powering our expanding economy, but the system will now allow it to prosper. The most fuel efficient cars are not coming from the United States, but another upcoming global leader, China. I believe that this method of helping our environment should be pursued because it is proven to work by the models and precedents set forth by other countries. The environment should always come forth. It is important to save the environment to save ourselves. They will have sold a quarter of a million electronic vehicles by the year two thousand fifteen. I believe that in order to be a competitor in the global market, we need to make tax exemptions and other economic advantages to be given to those who are willing to make the switch to greener alternatives to the dirty fuel that is not only polluting our environment, but also the economy. If we effuse to do this, our neighbors who are going to be more timely and futuristic will break barriers in becoming an upcoming world power. In China, people are offered a tax break of up o two thousand dollars for making the conversion, and we need to offer similar or better tax breaks to compete on the global market. The best way that people will go green is by making them feel economically obligated to make the switch, and tax breaks would be a perfect way to incite this conversion. I feel like he United States might be loosing ground in the global market and in order to gain back what we have lost, we must be give economic tax breaks to those who are willing to go green.
Majority of firms will spend more on climate change
Indonesia Agrees to Curb Commercial Deforestation
Personal response: On one hand, reducing deforestation is a key step in combating global climate change effectively. Deforestation reduces habitat and thus biodiversity, leads to erosion and soil degradation, and releases an abundance of greenhouse gases. Indonesia is a prime target for REDD programs because they produce so much CO2 as a result of deforestation. Still, there are some negative aspects to this proposition. For example, the ban is only for two years, which will not be enough time to have an extensive impact upon the environment. Also, a major portion of Indonesia’s economy relies upon the exploitation of natural forests to produce paper and a large supply of lumber. I would imagine that poor suppliers of trees for paper and lumber could suffer economic hardship as a result of this moratorium on deforestation. In addition, the ban will be difficult to enforce because of an inadequate enforcement agency and difficulty in defining “natural forest.” As a solution, I propose extending the ban with additional economic support from the UN’s REDD program and continued support of more developed countries. As well, the ban needs to be reworked to clearly define who is responsible for enforcing the ban and what land qualifies as “natural forest.” I think that ultimately the ban will have a positive impact. Indonesia should focus its economy on ecotourism, which would provide more incentive to maintain natural forests. Also, deforestation is unsustainable and results in global climate change. As a low-lying chain of islands, Indonesia is especially vulnerable to sea level rising. Therefore, Indonesia will benefit more from the ban in the long-run to outweigh any potential negative economic impacts now.
Belford, Audrey. "Indonesia Agrees to Curb Commercial Deforestation." New York Times 27 May 2010: n.
pag. Web. 28 May 2010.
Link to article: http://www.nytimes.com/2010/05/28/world/asia/28indo.html?ref=science
Shaky Rule in Madagascar Threatens Trees
Hurricane Season may be “extremely active”
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/hurricane-season-extremely-active-forecast-atlantic-nation/
This article is describing how the 2010 hurricane season will be potentially catastrophic. In addition to the heavy hurricane season ahead, the recent oil spill will have unknown consequences on the Gulf Coast where the hurricanes occur. Some predict that it will drive the oil further along shore, since its already reached the coasts of Louisiana. Others say that it’s not going to make matters any worse than they already are.
I believe that all of these problems have been caused because of humans. The oil spill, obviously, was caused by us. And the heavy hurricane season i believe is caused by global climate change; which humans have caused for the most part. We’re clearly destroying the environment we live in and we can’t even predict what will happen because of it. These unknown hurricane events are just a great example of this.
Scramble on to gather data on oil spill affects
Shade of Green
http://www.emagazine.com/view/?5152
This articles is actually quite unique. Its describing a new product on the market that goes along with the idea of green living; Eco Sunglasses.
This isn’t a new invention, but a better version of something that was already available. They have made it affordable for everyone and they have a variety of different styles for them.
This may sound insignificant; however, this makes these appeal to a wider range of people.
glasses could become a hit and sell out, and the more people that see them will cause those people to be aware that they can help the environment in another way that they hadn’t previously thought of. Recycled materials and bamboo are the main components of these glasses, and they work just as well as any other pair of sunglasses, so why not get them?Shaky Rule in Madagascar Threatens Trees
Personal Response-I think that as a duty to the environment, all governments should be held accountable for stopping illicit trade of illegally logged trees. Also the Chinese importers should face penalty as well for taking in illegal goods, much like drug traffickers. All in all this is a drop in the bucket, with all the environmental degradation we should use this and other stories like it as a poster child to the world. To show that even endangered species are not safe from crime on the international market.
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/05/25/world/africa/25madagascar.html
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2010/05/photogalleries/100506-nation-animals-oil-spill-gulf-pictures/#gulf-oil-spill-wildlife-threatened-bluef
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2010/05/100507-science-environment-gulf-mexico-oil-spill-cleanup-bacteria/
New, Greener Version of Ivory Towers Proliferates
Personal Response-I think this is a very intriguing technology. The potential for this is great, considering that there are so many buildings. Not only would the use of “living walls” cut down on energy use such as heating and cooling, but it also takes carbon dioxide out of the air. Plus, if added to an already efficient house, it is easily believable to see that household becoming carbon neutral, or even positive. Some of the drawbacks of this system, are that the plants do need to be watered, the house needs to be fitted with equipment so that the plants don’t hurt the structural integrity, and the plants can only live in certain places. Even with those negatives in mind, I don’t see them outweighing the benefits the vertically growing plants provide.
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/05/28/business/energy-environment/28iht-rbogwall.html
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/37197396/ns/us_news-environment/#storyContinued
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/37231675/ns/gulf_oil_spill/
Geothermal Energy
Alternative energy sources always seems to be the topic of discussion. We are searching for the perfect alternative. Their is no such thing as a perfect alternative source of energy, hence to the reason we are in this oil crisis now. We learned oil and fossil fuels were not perfect the hard way. It is time we move on to the next source and continue progression until we are close to the infamous "perfect alternative" Geothermal may be just that but the bad smell will loose a lot of supporters.
http://environment.nationalgeographic.com/environment/global-warming/geothermal-profile/
Ending Anonymity in Food
I personally feel the public should be aware of the origin of the foods they consume. It's my body and i should be able to decide what goes in it. Nothing is free, so an additional cost in order to educate should not be a problem. I think poorly handled food would be cheaper than carefully handled food. This kind of public consumer would create a better consumer, without a doubt. People won't purposely eat toxic pesticides or chemicals. I feel this kind of information is greatly needed with the purchase of food.
http://blogs.nationalgeographic.com/blogs/thegreenguide/2010/03/ending-anonymity-in-food.html
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Efficiency, Not Just Alternatives, Is Promoted as an Energy Saver
While some wish to be in the midst of a “Green Revolution”, our attitude towards the electric vehicles is still relatively chilly when compared to foreign markets such as Japan and Europe. However, since we have some of the lowest prices of oil and electricity in the world, it is not seen as much as a necessity to switch to these more fuel efficient vehicles. Americans cling to their large SUVs and other gas guzzlers as signs of status and are unwilling to give them up if they do not have to. It is proposed that Americans should take a better look at the environmental impact the switch to electric vehicles could cause instead of their personal prowess associated with large vehicles.
Personal response:
America’s rather unwelcoming reception to what could have great benefits for not only our nation, but planet as a whole is frankly appalling. We are already perceived to be a country that cares more about our own well being than that of the rest of the world. The benefits of EVs should be promoted through education so that our citizenry can be informed of their many positive impacts such as a reduction in carbon emission and step away from the middle eastern nations who have governments that questionably treat their citizens.
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/05/29/business/29efficient.html?_r=2&pagewanted=all
American's renew environmental awareness after oil spil
This, is a pretty devastating realization. The article outlines the American "care-o-meter". Once the oil spill happened, environmental awareness skyrocketed, but the really sad numbers are the numbers before the oil spill. Our nation that has "supposedly" been going green has been declining. No longer are we trying to beat it green, our only goal is to mass produce that energy. This article just disturbs me how little we care about the environment, what will happen in ten years? Do we wait for oranges to go extinct before we care about the environment?
American's renew environmental awareness after oil spil
Ready to Ship in Hawaii: 20,000 Tons of Garbage
Hawaii has run out of immediate and viable options for trash disposal and so they are currently collecting large quantities of garbage until it reaches a certain capacity and then shipping it to the mainland where it will be discarded. Without major road ways connecting the island to the rest of the country, Hawaii is confined to a restricted numbers of means to get rid of their refuse. The process of transporting the trash was only meant to be a temporary effort, but has carried on because of such reasons as the expansion of the incinerator and the soon to be terminated landfill. Opposition to the smell of the trash and anesthetically pleasing sight of garbage concerns some residents, while others are dissatisfied with the mere amount of waste that the state produces and how much is thrown out and not reused. Proponents for this measure, argue that it is the only present option that is a feasible way to alleviate the ever compiling trash dilemma. One solution to this problem is to try and reduce the amount of trash that is generated and advocate recycling programs.
Personal response: I agree with those who are opposed to the idea of shipping off their garbage to the mainland. This process would only be a temporary fix to a ever present problem. If they do not have their facilities do not have the capacity to handle their rubbish, than this is an indication that there is too much to begin with. Instead, effort s to promote sustainability and recycling would greatly benefit the island not only economically by not having to pay to ship off their trash, but also environmentally since the residences would be require fewer new items and less fossil fuels would be used in production. Also, the transport of the trash would need fuel to sustain each voyage and increase our dependence on foreign oil and petrodictatorships as well as negatively contribute to our carbon footprint.
Cooper, Michael. "Packed and Ready to Go in Hawaii - 20,000 Tons of Garbage - NYTimes.com." The New York Times - Breaking News, World News & Multimedia. 21 May 2010. Web. 27 May 2010.
Arizona's Smoking Ban Reduced Hospital Visits
Coast Guard Approves Protective Sand Barrier
This article talks about a sand barrier being designed to protect parts of the Louisiana coast. Some of the targets are the mouth of the mississippi river and coastal islands near the coast. The Army Corps of Engineer and the Coast Guard are working together to create this quick fix. This will eventually lead to an even bigger barrier that is more permanent that will cover up to 65 miles of coast.
While i think this is good that there are solutions trying to be done, i feel like this will not work very well. i dont feel like simply building barriers is going to do much. it might protect the coast but it does not really fix the problem, the oil in the ocean. i also feel like if a hurricane comes then the oil out sitting in the ocean will get to the coast. I think the barriers are a good short term solution but eventually we will have to adress the real problem.
Oil spill sets precedence
This article gives some of the information on the oil spill in the Gulf Coast. it has to be one of if not the worst environmental catastrophes to happen in America. this oil spill has already released twice as much crude oil as the Exxon Valdez in Alaska. not only that, there is still more oil being released. so the problem is only getting worse and it has no clear solutions right now.
This disaster will be setting precedence over off shore drilling because now we know the consequences of this environmental destroying process. President Obama will want to avoid anything like this from ever happening again so he is going to be against anymore propositions. i think this is a good thing because maybe now we will start to realize offshore drilling isnt the best idea.
Effiecency, Not Just Alternatives, is Promoted as an Energy Saver
The subsidizes are an excellent idea. It is shocking that over 75% of consumers wont buy energy effiecent materials without an immediate result. This is possibly why we are having so much trouble starting and sustaining a green revolution. People are, as always, more interested in their pocketbooks and how it is good for them but for the world in general. This is a very unfortuante view of the world especially when it comes to things like this. Future impacting things, I believe personally should get more of a view besides the immediate(next 2 years) economic return.
http://http://www.nytimes.com/2007/05/29/business/29efficient.html?_r=1&pagewanted=all
Roots Meshed in Waste Materials Could Clean Dirty Water
This new system would do wonders for our current filtrations systems. It is living, so almost all wastes are recycled in some way, and with statistics showing it's efficiency and it's removal rate, it sounds very promising. The system itself is also very cheap. This means that it could be installed in many different facilities. This would allow different areas to reduce their purification costs to allow for more focused spending on the really needed things. Although some people might be worried that the system's plants are not native need not worry. The used plants remain in the filter pipes for their "lives". Overall, the system seems t be almost perfect. Some issues might involve the removal of major synthetic chemicals are thier effects on the plants. Tests so far have shown the plants(papyrus and horsetail reed were the test plants) able to remove most of the chemicals and harmful bacteria from the waste water.
Scientists Detect Huge Carbon 'Burp' That Helped End Last Ice Age
This article's findings show that the ice ages of Earth's past were greatly affected by CO2 just as much as it is affecting us today. The ice ages apparrently were started and ended based around the solar cycles and on the CO2 levels. With this discovery, I think that we now have a much clearer picture of our planet's past. With this new knowledge we can more fully understand our current predicament of extremely high CO2 levels. This may help us find a more efficient way of reducing our emmissions, and slow the process so that we don't become a hot and dry wasteland. This information will also tell us how to avoid another ice age, as it shows that sufficient amounts of carbon can halt cold temperatures. I think that this knowledge is fundemental for our future developement as a race and for maintaining our current way of life. Without the unnescecary use of carbon based fuels.
Obama Halts Drilling Projects, Defends Actions
I see bioremediation as a highly beneficial manner towards dealing with ecological disasters such as oil spills. They correct the issue by harnessing the power of nature, not the artificial power of man. The only issue with employing the use of organisms in such a way is that it can often upset the delicate balance of food webs in complicated ecosystems. The paradigm for this unintended consequence is the Cane Toad, which was introduced as an invasive species to serve as an insecticide, but soon became more of a pest itself.
Sailing ships could harvest fuel from the ocean
Green Machine: Hitting the lights in wasteful offices
This seems like a genius idea! Some of the facts in this article were incredible. Such as when you allow people to control their own lights at their workstation energy consumption is reduced by 72% Imagine how much energy could be saved if all of the office buildings just in New York began using this to monitor and control their energy consumption. This could be a revolutionary development! Not only for the environmental reasons but also econmically. Because businesses no longer have as high energy consumption they also have lower utilities costs. As the developers believe as well I dont think these developments should stop here. Air conditioning and heat, water use reguation and maybe even something having to do with paper could all be extremely helpful to the environment and again economically as well. One of the main incentives for businesses to purchase these new technologies im afraid is not going to be the ecological incenteves but rather the economical incentives. This provides both without being lots of work or a major change to the workplace as far as peoples actions are concerned. Im not sure who would oppose this idea. The energy companies perhaps but even then I dont think they would oppose it. Overall, this seems like a wonderful new technology that will lead itself to many others shortly all which will have great environmental impact. http://http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn18955-green-machine-hitting-the-lights-in-wasteful-offices.html
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Fishing restrictions bring better catches, says study
This article is discussing a 12 year research project that studied how where you fish effects fishing yields. In places where fishing is common there are usually some sorts of restrictions, this can be regulating gear or closing certain areas to fishing completely. Interestingly enough, the study found that fishermen brought in more fish when they fished near the places that are closed to fishing. This is due to the fact that larger, more rare fish are entering fisheries indirectly through the closures. Also, the fish in the closure have a higher chance of growing bigger and therefore having a higher reproductive rate which gives the fishermen more fish to catch.
This article reminded me of one of the worksheets we did where we had to choose where to fish and what equipment to use. There is a certain amount of guessing involved in fishing. It is hard to know the fish's migration patterns so it is helpful to fishermen when research is done to help them. It is interesting that the places that are closed to fishing allow for stronger, healthier fish that produce more offspring which helps the fishermen. There are many people who protest fishing restrictions in general and this study helps to prove to them that some restrictions are actually more helpful to fishermen than having unrestricted fishing. A lot of people think that all government restrictions of any kind are unnecessary but what they need to realize is that most government laws are aimed at helping the common citizen and not hurting them. They want the best for their people. This article also brought back thoughts about the Tragedy of the Commons and how some government regulation of some kind is necessary to avoid total environmental degradation.
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
EPA to Texas: Enforce anti-pollution law
This article outlines how Texas hasn't been in compliance with the regulations set forth by the Clean Air Act. As a reminder, the Clean Air Act focuses on reducing smog and air pollution in general and improving air quality, which could lead to less health concerns *asthma*. Texas however, hasn't been in compliance with the Clean Air Act.
"One main point of contention is the state's use of a so-called flexible permit, which sets an air emissions cap for an entire facility but allows leeway for various units within that facility. Regulators and environmental groups say that hinders enforcement of clean-air rules, and Armendariz said that type of permit has never been federally approved."
So through loopholes that aren't even legal, Texas has been able to slide through on the regulations and continue on with their business, the EPA has begun to require detailed permits from these facilities that aren't in compliance with the Clean Air Act but is this enough? The EPA wants to let them off with a slap on the wrist, but is this truly enough of a punishment for the pollution they've been creating? That remains the question and please post your own responses knowing full well that things such as Asthma have been on the rise due to increased air pollution.
Saturday, May 22, 2010
The New Synthetic Cell
This article discusses the discovery of how to synthesize the genome of tiny organisms. This will eventually lead to the development of microbes essentially from scratch. The most direct implication of this discovery is that it is being planned to be used by Exxon to manufacture algae in order to up their production of biofuels. This is the next step in genetic engineering and the technology can be used to develop research in biofuels as well as vaccines and other products.
This discovery is a pretty big step in the world of genetic engineering. However, there are some obstacles and drawbacks that the article did not address very well. First of all, the scientists have only succeeded in synthesizing the simplest of organisms. This means that there will need to be a significantly more research done in order to be able to synthesize larger organisms such as algae. Also, this discovery could lead to an even larger increase in the amount of genetically modified organisms/food that will be put on the market. This will further the debate about GMOs as well. Despite all of these drawbacks, the long term goal of Exxon and other companies is environmentally helpful. We all know that the U.S. dependence on fossil fuels needs to stop and an increased production of cheap biofuels could potentially help the problem and ween us off our addcition. Overall, if we can properly utilize this new technology, then it will be a huge step for the United States.
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Monsanto- Two Sides
http://www.forbes.com/forbes/2010/0118/americas-best-company-10-gmos-dupont-planet-versus-monsanto.html
Supreme Court decision: Monsanto vs Geertson Seed Farms
http://truefoodnow.org/2010/01/15/supreme-court-to-hear-first-genetically-engineered-crop-case/#more-849