"Natural Milk" Expected to Take Sales from Organic Milk Industry
July 2, 2009
From the Organic Consumers Association and Cornucopia Institute:
The rumors have now been confirmed. Dean Foods' WhiteWave division has now announced that they will bring out "natural" (conventional) dairy products under the Horizon label. This at a time when organic dairy farmers around the country are in financial crisis due to a glut of milk.
California Gets Greenhouse Gas Waiver--Green Light to Enforce Emissions Standards
July 1, 2009
EPA is granting California’s waiver request enabling the state to enforce its greenhouse gas emissions standards for new motor vehicles, beginning with the current model year. Using the law and science as its guide, EPA has taken this action to tackle air pollution and protect human health.
Studies Show that Changing Fishing Methods Can Save the Coral Reefs
June 18, 2009
From Science Blog:
Banning or restricting the use of certain types of fishing gear could help the world’s coral reefs and their fish populations survive the onslaughts of climate change according to a study by the ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies at James Cook University, the Wildlife Conservation Society, and other groups.
Californians to Receive $2.8M to Improve Water Quality and Create Jobs
June 16, 2009
In an effort to improve water quality and create jobs, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded $2.8 Million to the California State Water Resources Control Board under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
A total of $39 million will be awarded nationally to states for Water Quality Management Planning (WQMP) grants, which will keep and create jobs to help prevent water pollution and protect human health and the environment.
Conservation Policy Working in Brazil? You Don't Say...
June 16, 2009
From Science Blog:
Contrary to common belief, Brazil's policy of protecting portions of the Amazonian forest from development is capable of buffering the Amazon from climate change, according to a new study led by Michigan State University researchers.
Food, Inc. Movie Out in Theaters Today
June 12, 2009
From the Center for Food Safety:
Today, “Food, Inc.,” the new documentary exposé of the safety hazards and corporate control of our current food system will open in New York City, Los Angeles and San Francisco, followed by the nationwide release on June 19th.
The Center for Food Safety (CFS) provided the filmmakers with both expertise and critical information, and CFS founder and Executive Director Andrew Kimbrell urged all concerned with the food they eat to see the film.
Say Goodbye the Right Way: Making Room for Digital, the New Era of T.V.
June 11, 2009
After tomorrow, June 12, 2009, all full power television stations will only broadcast in digital, over-the-air signals. EPA encourages all U.S. citizens who own an analog TV set and who receive free broadcasts (via rabbit ears or a roof-top antenna) to extend the life of their TV by subscribing to a paid TV service or connecting it to a converter box. Energy Star-qualified digital converter boxes are available for purchase.
President Barack Obama Reconsiders Risks of Toxic Pesticide
June 5, 2009
From the United Farm Workers:
Last year more than ten thousand United Farm Workers supporters signed our petition asking the EPA to ban endosulfan--an antiquated and dangerous pesticide. We've got their attention, but so far
nothing has happened.
Coca-Cola and BPA Industry Conspire to Use Scare Tactics on Americans
June 4, 2009
Last Thursday, chemical and food industry lobbyists called an emergency brainstorming session to devise an attack plan to stop a California legislative proposal for a virtual ban on the toxic plastics chemical Bisphenol A (BPA) in food and beverage containers for children 3 and under.
L.A. Green Bean is Back....for Now
June 3, 2009
For those LAgb fans out there, sorry for the long hiatus. Also, our site lost a few archives, resulting in missing stories since February '09. Not to worry -- we seem to have fixed the problem. We're moving on and hoping for the best.
Stay tuned--we plan to get back in action. We are shooting for several updates to the site. This summer, we want to post more reviews of products, and more stories on the organic industry. LAgb will be more happenin' than ever (well, more happenin' than 2 years ago....it just gets better, right?!).
