A GMO Label That Doesn’t Say “GMO”?

Republicans and Democrats on the U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee have struck a deal that would create the first nationwide standard for foods containing genetically modified organisms. Under the agreement, consumers may still have difficulty figuring out if the food they are buying is genetically modified because it wouldn’t mandate printing “GMO” on the exterior. Instead, the agreement would offer three options for disclosure: text on the packaging, a symbol, or an electronic link that would direct consumers to a website for more information.

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Is it a Gender Bender When It Comes to Sustainability?

Gender matters now more than ever in sustainability — not just for the sake of individual women, but for the prospects of the global economy, the environment and society at large. In developing countries, the focus is on forging more paths to self-sufficiency and better safeguards for women who do find financial opportunity in ever-expanding global supply chains.

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Ford Will Soon Be Making Car Parts Out Of CO2 Pollution

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One of the first companies to start making products out of carbon pollution is an automaker. For the last four years, Ford has been working with a manufacturer to develop a captured CO2-based foam, and soon a plastic, that can eventually replace parts made from petroleum.

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800,000 People Attempt to Plant 50 Million Trees to Break Guinness World Record

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More than 800,000 people turned out Monday, July 11, 2016 in Uttar Pradesh, India to plant trees in hopes of breaking a world record. Officials distributed 50 million tree saplings across the state to help India increase its forest cover and to break the Guinness World record for the number of trees planted in 24 hours—which was set by Pakistan in 2013 with 847,275 trees.

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Should Pacific Bluefin Tuna Be Listed As An Endangered Species?

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Environmentalists are demanding that one of the most prized fishes on the planet, Pacific bluefin tuna, be listed as an endangered species because the current global stock is down over 97 percent from pre-fishing levels.

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How Fairphone—The World’s Most Ethical Cell Phone—Stays Good

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Fairphone is the world’s first socially responsible and sustainable company to design, manufacture and sell mobile phones. Like most companies, Fairphone aims to make a profit. But less common is that the company refuses to do so at the expense of its purpose.

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4 Life Lessons That Confident Women Have Learned

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Being a confident woman isn’t about perfection. It’s about learning and embracing your true self in all its imperfections. Here are four lessons that can support you in deepening your confidence from whatever level it is now.

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Study Finds Climate Change Threatens Global Nutritional Health

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A study launched last week in the Lancet found that as many as 529,000 people may die as a result of changes in diet, weight, and health due to climate change impacts on food production. This study is a first and critical step forward in examining how those climate-induced impacts on food production will in turn affect nutrition and health.

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ENCORE! The Art of Collaboration Recorded Webinar

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For those of you that couldn’t make it to Carolyn’s webinar, she is sharing her content-rich, first-hand knowledge and wisdom on how to create successful marketing collaborations for a limited time. In it, she offers a free, laser-focused Collaboration Kick Off Session.

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The Art of Collaboration Webinar Today!

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There is nothing like finding the right partnerships and collaborations to expand your reach fast. If you do it right, you not only increase your influence dramatically but your income as well. Attend the Art of Collaboration webinar today to learn more!

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