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GMO Victory: Maine Second State to Enact GMO Labeling

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By: Anthony Gucciardi, 01/14/2014

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In another blow against the propaganda machine that has been fueled by GMO juggernauts like Monsanto and others, Maine will now become the second state (after Connecticut) to launch mandatory labeling for food products that contain genetically modified ingredients. A major victory, though it does contain a stipulation: Five nearby states must also adopt GMO labeling legislation.

 

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Small Town Declares All-Out Offensive Against Tar Sands Port

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Common Dreams, By: Lauren McCauley, 12/16/2013

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Following Big Oil's narrow victory over a grassroots initiative designed to block the construction of a tar sands export terminal, residents of South Portland, Maine are attempting to overrule that vote with a bid to outlaw the flow and processing of tar sands within city borders. On Wednesday evening, members of the South Portland City Council voted unanimously to create a Draft Ordinance Committee with the explicit purpose of creating a new land-use rule to "prevent the flow and processing of unrefined tar sands in South Portland,” local media reports. “It’s very pleasing to see all of us this evening take a stand that we do not want tar sands in our community and that we will not let it happen,” said Councilor Tom Blake.

 

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