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Apr 14, 2007

Submission Note on the Right to Water to the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights

The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights sought input from stakeholders in conducting the detailed study on the scope and content of the relevant human rights obligations related to equitable access to safe drinking water and sanitation under international human rights instruments. The purpose of the submission is three-fold:
Mar 29, 2007

Alternatives to Genetic Modification in Solving Water Scarcity

The theme of the 14th email conference of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Biotechnology Forum, which took place between March 5 and April 1, 2007, was "Coping with water scarcity in developing countries: What role for agricultural biotechnologies?". The electronic forum on Biotechnology in Food and Agriculture was held on March 29, 2007.
Feb 27, 2007

IATP's comments to USTR on U.S. dumping

IATP's comments to the United States Trade Representative on Canada's allegations that the U.S. is dumping corn on world markets.
Feb 11, 2007

Subtracting an Additive

Recently, scientists from the United States, Canada, and northern Europe warned about the impact of livestock operations on human health.
Jan 9, 2007

Letter from Congresswoman Slaughter to FDA regarding 4th generation cephalosporin use

Letter from Congresswoman Slaughter to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) over possible approval of fourth-generation cephalosporins for use in animal agriculture, despite the recent conclusion by FDA's Veterinary Medicine Advisory Committee (VMAC) that use of one particular fourth-generation cephalosporin, cefquinome, is not safe for people.
May 18, 2006

The Moment of Truth