Chemical giant dismisses allegations that it inflitrated Greenpeace in an effort to undermine its direct action campaigns
… The corporate spying was uncovered in an investigation by a journalist from the … of nuclear power stations in the country. Investigations by French officials into the … up officers who then start up private investigation companies and recruit …
The Panorama programme on GM foods and crops last Monday was a masterpiece of spin, bluster, misrepresentation and outright deceit, write Lawrence Woodward & Pat Thomas, with the BBC's top investigatory strand hijacked to force feed the UK population with the purest of pro-GMO propaganda.
… Investigation or advocacy? The BBC reveals its … in no doubt that far from being an in-depth investigation, this was a programme with an …
Animal Equality published footage showing chickens destined for Nando's, Lidl and Asda were being kept in appalling conditions. One month later, has enough been done to ensure animal welfare and food hygiene standards are met? FRANCES RANKIN reports
… This leaves us questioning how rigorous the investigation was, particularly as there were … and Plant Health Agency (AHPA) for further investigation. An APHA spokesperson said … with our supplier who have conducted a full investigation following these allegations.” …
Regulatory failures are allowing Danish pigs infected with lethal antibiotic-resistant bacteria into British farms, writes Andrew Wasley, with contaminated pork found in UK supermarkets, and three human infections recorded. The official response? Deny there's a problem, take no action, and hope for the best. Six people may have died from the bug in Denmark, but the UK is safe, surely?
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A BBC documentary claimed 90% success for a controversial GM crop in Bangladesh, Bt brinjal, writes Claire Robinson. But as journalist Faisal Rahman discovered, there's no evidence to support the claim, the BBC relied on biased sources, and its journalists failed to investigate reports of widespread crop failure. Was it all an exercise in pro-GMO propaganda?
… His evidence, together with subsequent investigations by GMWatch, casts serious doubt … caution" , says Rahman. He hoped that a BBC investigation would cross-check and verify the … lending them the added credibility of a BBC investigation. Rahman was confident that a …
Lettuces, peppers and other vegetables grown under 'semi-slavery' conditions in Spain are filling supermarket shelves in the UK, writes Almudena Serpis. Workers are routinely abused, underpaid, sprayed with pesticide, and sacked if they dare complain, an C4News / Ecologist investigation has found. But now they are getting organised to defend their rights.
… if they dare complain, an C4News / Ecologist investigation has found. But now they are … Part 1 of the C4N / Ecologist Film Unit investigation. Both Iman and Mohamed worked … UK supermarkets. Now it has begun an internal investigation and has since stopped working …
The Environment Agency and Interpol are being forced to tackle the growing trade in electrical waste to stop our unwanted TVs, computers and refrigerators falling into the wrong hands
… and four companies - part of the biggest investigation ever carried out into the … Paul Leinster confirmed to the Ecologist that investigations currently being conducted into … its new intelligence-led approach to crime investigations has resulted in a 98 per cent …
Mark Field, Foreign Office Minister, is under investigation after 'horrific' moment when he physically grabs climate protester is filmed by Greenpeace.
… Mark Field, Foreign Office Minister, is under investigation after 'horrific' moment when he … referred himself to the Cabinet Office for investigation and has apologised … would cooperate fully with a Cabinet Office investigation. After the footage was …
UK government needs to 'wake up' to the dangers of offshore drilling and outlaw the practice, demand activists
… of crude oil into the sea. In an internal investigation, released this week , BP … clean-up and compensation claims. Despite the investigation highlighting risky practices in … pursuit of profit. Useful links BP internal investigation READ MORE... NEWS ANALYSIS BP …
The widely used herbicide glyphosate has been judged 'safe', write Pete Farrer & Marianne Falck. But by the time it's used, it's in a 'formulation' with toxic surfactants, which escape EU regulation despite their known dangers. Germany alone has forbidden the use of the most dangerous surfactant - but is keeping its evidence secret.
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A charge of 'criminal defamation' against Andy Hall, the Finnwatch migrant labour researcher who revealed the plight of migrant food sector workers in Thailand, was dismissed today. But with another three civil and criminal cases pending, he's back in court tomorrow.
Thailand: migrant labour investigator 'not guilty' The Ecologist | 29th October 2014 News Thailand Food Labour Human Rights pineapple-workers-cut.jpg A charge of 'criminal defamation' against Andy …
A Complaint has been filed today with the European Commission to prevent import of the 'super-GM' SmartStax maize developed by Monsanto and Dow AgroSciences.
… not taken into account. "There was hardly any investigation into the combinatorial effects" … potential effects on health and no investigation was carried out to examine the …
The fossil fuel industry knew about climate risks earlier than previously thought.
… by climate investigators DeSmog , follow an investigation by Rebecca John, a research fellow at the Climate Investigations Center. They feature multiple …
The new Brazilian Forest Code proposes to relax land regulation in the Amazon rainforest which will increase logging, cattle ranching and other destructive activities. Tell President Dilma to veto the decision before it is too late
… greenhouse gas emissions than it produces INVESTIGATION Why only the Amazonians can save … it work, and who exactly does the 'saving'? INVESTIGATION Why our growing taste for cheap …
A Greenpeace investigation exposed the gender-bending chemicals used in clothing production. Puma, Nike and Adidas have agreed to phase out the toxic chemicals, but can we expect others to follow, asks Tamara Stark
… greenpeace-comment.jpg A Greenpeace investigation exposed the gender-bending … You'd be surprised. A recent Greenpeace investigation tested clothing samples for the … of the problem when we purchase them. So this investigation is important, because it reveals …
A pilot study of American mothers' milk has found levels of the herbicide glyphosate around 1,000 times higher than allowed in European drinking water. Campaigners are demanding a ban on the use of glyphosate on food crops.
… The purpose - to inspire regulatory investigation Glyphosate-containing herbicides … in Zurich, stated, "If confirmed in a full investigation, it seems that glyphosate has …
A 2001 study that showed that glyphosate caused cancer in mice was ignored by the EFSA after the unsubstantiated allegation of a former US-EPA official that the mice used in the study were suffering from a viral infection that might have given them cancer, writes Claire Robinson. The EFSA failed to properly investigate the allegation, which appears to originate in a document linked to Monsanto, maker of the world's top-selling herbicide, glyphosate-based Roundup.
… US EPA official, Jess Rowland, is under investigation in a US court case brought by … a medal if he could kill another agency's investigation into the chemical's health …
A broad community of independent scientific researchers and scholars challenges claims of a 'consensus' that genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are 'safe' to grow and eat. The claims - which continue to be widely and often uncritically aired - are a false and artificial construct that have been misleadingly perpetuated through diverse media.
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From the day that Danish pig farmer Ib Borup Pederson switched away from GM soy, his animals became healthier and more productive. Birth deformities reduced, sows became more fertile, medicine costs fell, and profits went up. The changes were linked to the reduction in the levels of the herbicide glyphosate in their feed.
… seen on my farm and about the on-farm and lab investigations carried out in collaboration … not connected. The researchers note: "Further investigations are urgently needed to prove or … Anencephaly Investigation, Washington State Department of …
The Ecologist Guide to Food is no soft-centered feel-good flim-flam, warns Jan Goodey, as it tackles tough topics like the slave labour behind your prawns and tomatoes: essential reading for concerned gourmets everywhere.
… The positive side of change But the investigations don't end there. Interviews … When it comes to livestock and farming the investigations at home and abroad lead to …
Tuna industry showing disregard for consumers and future sustainability of fish stocks, according to Greenpeace
… it set a useful precedent for other species? INVESTIGATION Selling Indonesia's coast for cheap prawns and profit In an exclusive investigation, the Ecologist Film Unit reveals … to privatise its entire 90,000 km coastline INVESTIGATION After the Gold Rush The biggest …
Only a few years ago, stories about Whole Foods Market became famous for their poetic quality, as journalists waxed lyrical about how the fresh, organic fruit in their stores was proof that you could be a successful business while remaining environmentally friendly. Last year, however, sustained questioning by consumers and regulators alike saw the shine come off the company’s glossy image.
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