14-12-2007 17:47
CDC refuses to disclose details of infection of cardiac surgery patients
The Fresno Bee is reporting: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued findings of its investigation into the infections of at least 12 cardiac surgery patients at Saint Agnes Medical Center earlier this year, but refused to release them to the public.
03-07-2007 15:36
Agrofuels - time for a reality check
The rush for ‘biofuels’ is already causing serious damage. Far from being sustainable, the spread of what are more accurately called ‘agrofuels’ – liquid fuels produced from biomass grown in large-scale monocultures – is compromising biodiversity and fuelling human rights violations. The argument that these ‘biofuels’ will mitigate climate change is unproven – indeed, the destruction of rainforests, peatlands and other ecosystems to make way for agrofuel plantations will accelerate global warming.
28-05-2007 17:41
Biofuels protest in Aberdeen
Aberdeen Campaign Against Climate Change held a protest inside the auditorium of the All Energy conference in Aberdeen on Wednesday 23rd May. They unfurled anti-biofuels banners and interrupted a speech by US Ambassador to the UK, Robert Tuttle, in which he was praising the efforts of the US to fight climate change and was claiming that biofuels are part of the solution.
15-03-2007 16:44
GMO Corn Causes Liver, Kidney Problems in Rats: Study
Environmental group Greenpeace launched a fresh attack on genetically modified maize developed by U.S. biotech giant Monsanto, saying on Tuesday that rats fed on one version developed liver and kidney problems.
say no to GMO!
Published on Wednesday, March 14, 2007 by ReutersGMO Corn Causes Liver, Kidney Problems in Rats: Study
Environmental group Greenpeace launched a fresh attack on genetically modified maize developed by U.S. biotech giant Monsanto, saying on Tuesday that rats fed on one version developed liver and kidney problems.
18-01-2007 03:21
A newly released investigation into the deadly scourge of Beri-beri in Haiti's National Penitentiary uncovered evidence that the clash between the manufacturing process used in U.S. processed rice and the traditional Haitian rice cooking method has been killing poor young men behind bars and leaving others morbidly ill. - Jeb Sprague and Eunida Alexandra*
Haiti: Outbreak of Sickness in Prisons
A newly released investigation into the deadly scourge of Beri-beri in Haiti's National Penitentiary uncovered evidence that the clash between the manufacturing process used in U.S. processed rice and the traditional Haitian rice cooking method has been killing poor young men behind bars and leaving others morbidly ill. - Jeb Sprague and Eunida Alexandra*
03-01-2007 12:46
Genewatch UK consultation:
GeneWatch UK is a not-for-profit group that monitors developments in genetic technologies from a public interest, environmental protection and animal welfare perspective. GeneWatch believes people should have a voice in whether or how these technologies are used and campaigns for safeguards for people, animals and the environment. We work on all aspects of genetic technologies - from GM crops and foods to genetic testing of humans.
10-10-2006 13:44
On 6th & 7th NOvember the Stop the War Coalition is blockading Faslane in Scotland, the base where Britain's nuclear weapons are deployed. If you want to join the blockade on those days contact 
daniela@stopwar.org.uk / 02072786694.
www.stopwar.org.uk
Join Stop the War at Faslane blockade 6th & 7th November!
On 6th & 7th NOvember the Stop the War Coalition is blockading Faslane in Scotland, the base where Britain's nuclear weapons are deployed. If you want to join the blockade on those days contact daniela@stopwar.org.uk / 02072786694. www.stopwar.org.uk
04-08-2006 10:37
Say no to GMO!
please participate by voting for the local opion in the have your say are on the left of the page.
19-02-2006 10:48
Bacteria harvested from Kenya are being used by a global pharmaceutical company to manufacture a multi-million dollar diabetes drug, although the country is not making a shilling from the entire enterprise, a dossier prepared by a respectable American think-tank says.
Biopirates: Bayer earns $379m from diabetes drug
Bacteria harvested from Kenya are being used by a global pharmaceutical company to manufacture a multi-million dollar diabetes drug, although the country is not making a shilling from the entire enterprise, a dossier prepared by a respectable American think-tank says.
30-06-2005 00:49
NEW EARTH FIRST! ACTION UPDATE: Out now!
A new version of the EF!AU can be viewed and printed out (!) to be distributed. See now at www.earthfirst.org.uk
14-06-2005 02:14
Nano-Justice and Food Sovereignty
From July 6-8 2005 the G8 (the 'Group of 8') will be meeting in Gleneagles, Scotland. ACT for the Earth / The ACTivist Magazine representatives will be participating in the G8 Alternatives protests to calll for a moratorium on nanotechnology.
03-06-2005 02:53
Dubious agenda of "Make Poverty History" backer
Do all the backers of Make Poverty History really have the interests of the poor at heart?
20-03-2005 19:53
bio-warfare (biotechimc) re-posted 4 uk
this is a good article. i thought it deserved a re-posting..
15-02-2005 12:16
Sowing the Seeds of Dictatorship
An excellent, well-researched overview of current intellectual property laws as they relate to agriculture in Scotland and India. Farmers in both countries are coming under attack from huge agricultural multinationals that are trying to make it illegal to follow the normal farming practice of saving seed for next year's crop.
18-10-2004 11:45
GM protesters win three-year court battle
FOUR GM crop protesters convicted of aggravated trespass for their part in a protest at Munlochy on the Black Isle in August 2001 won their appeal at the High Court in Edinburgh last week.
26-07-2004 15:51
Sunday Free Cafe at Bilston Glen Protest Site, 1 august
On sunday, August 1, we're having another Sunday free cafe. Come down and hang out (rest after the rts?), drink some tea and eat some food. Everything is free of charge. All day event. From Edinburgh, take bus 37 or 37A towards Penicuik and get off at the first bus stop in Bilston. Go through the gate next to the bus stop and follow the path that leads to the camp. See you in the glen!
29-04-2004 17:44
European Regions say NO to GMO
Assembly of Regions in support of Network of GM free Regions. Support for europeanwide interregionl cmpaign
08-04-2004 13:10
Bilston Glen Protest Site update, spring 2004
Here's a short update from our camp:
29-03-2004 13:01
Sunday free cafe at Bilston Glen Protest Site - 4th April
On sunday we're having yet another of our now monthly sunday free cafes. Free food and tea all day. Bring instruments and fire toys.
05-03-2004 15:48
Free cafe at Bilston Glen Protest Site
Cafe with free food and tea all afternoon. Hopefully some musicians playing in the evening.
04-03-2004 16:21
GM MAIZE COMMERCIALISED: Decision revealed today
It was leaked to Greenpeace today that GM Maize is to be commercialised.
13-02-2004 19:47
12/02/2004
From:
http://www.foodproductiondaily.com
Scotland and Wales veto UK Gov GM go-ahead
Scotland and Wales veto GM go-ahead12/02/2004
From:
http://www.foodproductiondaily.com
30-01-2004 09:24
Food Not Bombs (FNB) volunteers from around the globe will converge in New
York City August 25-27th. Planned to precede protests against the
Republican National Convention, the Food Not Bombs International Gathering
will host activists from one of the world’s largest revolutionary
movements for three days of workshops, spokescouncils, skill shares,
foodsharing and discussion on the future direction of the movement.
Since its inception in 1980, FNB has grown from one chapter to more than
300 groups all over the world who are organizing against war and
militarization by cooking and serving free meals in their communities with
the idea that the billions of dollars wasted on military spending should
instead be used to nourish the hungry. An autonomous movement, FNB
chapters engage in various projects in their communities from fighting
against poverty, gentrification and governmental immigration policies to
organizing against the war on Iraq. One hope to come from this gathering
is that FNB chapters will be better informed of what other groups are
accomplishing in other parts of the world.
International Food Not Bombs Gathering
Food Not Bombs (FNB) volunteers from around the globe will converge in New York City August 25-27th. Planned to precede protests against the
Republican National Convention, the Food Not Bombs International Gathering
will host activists from one of the world’s largest revolutionary
movements for three days of workshops, spokescouncils, skill shares,
foodsharing and discussion on the future direction of the movement.
Since its inception in 1980, FNB has grown from one chapter to more than
300 groups all over the world who are organizing against war and
militarization by cooking and serving free meals in their communities with
the idea that the billions of dollars wasted on military spending should
instead be used to nourish the hungry. An autonomous movement, FNB
chapters engage in various projects in their communities from fighting
against poverty, gentrification and governmental immigration policies to
organizing against the war on Iraq. One hope to come from this gathering
is that FNB chapters will be better informed of what other groups are
accomplishing in other parts of the world.
