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For the labeling of genetically engineered or biotech or GMO or Novel food, and encouraging organic food and pesticide reduction. A clearinghouse for activists.
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http://www.organicconsumers.org/

Large links list to general, ethical and technical information about the dangers of genetic engineering in general and its use in food production, biowarfare and human beings.
http://online.sfsu.edu/%7Erone/GEessays/gedanger.htm

Jeremy Rifkin applies for patent on human gene scrambling to prevent anyone doing it for 20 years.
http://www.linkny.com/~civitas/page58.html

People in the Orient , the Southern Hemisphere, and Europe have been refusing to have genetically-altered crops in their soil.
http://www.linkny.com/~civitas/page88.html

Supports discussions against genetic engineering.
http://www.gene.ch/

Offers news updates, educational information and letters people can send to their US Congressional Representatives in support of labeling legislation.
http://www.thecampaign.org/

Concerned with the ethics and risks of genetic engineering. Fact sheets, publications and a database of GM crops and foods. (Please note that GeneWatch UK should not be confused with The Council for Responsible Genetics in the USA which publishes a newsletter called GeneWatch.)
http://www.genewatch.org

Up-to-date information from Greenpeace USA on genetically modified foods and actions you can take to make food safety a reality.
http://www.truefoodnow.org

From urban75, "one of the UK's busiest online magazines". Contains a large list of contacts and links to further information.
http://www.urban75.com/Action/genetix.html

Features articles critical of genetically engineered food, links and listservs.
http://www.holisticmed.com/ge/

Page with links to biotechnology articles.
http://www.infoshop.org/biotechwatch.html

Health and environmental risks with scientific findings. News, information, regulation, campaigns, links, books.
http://www.argonet.co.uk/users/john.rose/

UK national campaign outlines its aims, concerns about genetically engineered foods, a shopper's guide and an action plan.
http://www.foe.co.uk/campaigns/food_and_biotechnology/gm_food/

Protecting the consumers right to eat safe genetically unaltered food.
http://www.bio-integrity.org

Advocates FDA-mandated testing and labeling of GE foods. Learning resources and activism information.
http://www.gefoodalert.org/

Links, resources and videos about industrial agriculture, biotechnology and sustainable alternatives. They're fed up!
http://www.wholesomegoodness.org

Articles and links in multiple languages concerning genetically engineered foods.
http://www.netlink.de/gen/home.html

State wide coalition introducing a bill calling for the moratorium on growing genetically engineered crops throughout the state of Maine.
http://www.keepmainefree.org/

The UK Genetic Engineering Network (GEN) is an information sharing network for anyone actively campaigning against genetic engineering.
http://www.geneticsaction.org.uk/

An article describing the race between pharmaceutical companies to patent human DNA for profit. Ethical issues are addressed including the danger of creating a genetic underclass.
http://www.geocities.com/beckermanlin/NewGoldRush.htm

Seeks to support and further the work of those organizations and individuals working to address the risks to the environment, biodiversity, and human health, as well as the socioeconomic and ethical consequences of genetic engineering. Action tools, calendar, and news.
http://www.geaction.org/