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Flying under the AMP v. Myriad radar was the Federal Circuit’s decision in Organic Seed Growers v. Monsanto. Let’s first recall the story of Bowman v. Monsanto. A small farmer purchased a batch of mixed seeds from an authorized vendor, expecting the batch to contain Monsanto’s patented Roundup Ready® seeds. The farmer then planted the seeds, selected for those with the…

“When thunder roars, go indoors.”

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By Jack Williams, Washington Post Folklore isn’t a good guide to lightning safety, but it remains a big source of advice. Probably the most common lightning folklore is that metal “attracts” lighting. One variation is that if you’re going out to play golf don’t wear shoes with metal spikes because they “attract lightning.” Folklore also…

Sustainability Surge: NYC gets free solar charging stations

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Reposted from Eco-Business: AT&T, together with Goal Zero, Pensa and the New York city government, has given New Yorkers a means to stay connected with solar charging stations. Image: Gizmag New York is becoming a hotbed for sustainability lately. Following the recent announcements of New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg on a $20 billion climate change…

Your Thursday Cry

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Originally posted on The Dish: An Australian woman doesn’t let paraplegia keep her from surfing: Update from a reader: That duct-tape surfing video is heartwarming, and makes me think of an ex-pro surfer I grew up with, Jesse Billauer, who didn’t let quadriplegia keep him from surfing. Also check out the first double-backflip in a wheelchair,…

Taking The Heat

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Originally posted on The Dish: Mary Roach traveled to Nagaland in north-eastern India to witness a chili-eating competition that tests participants’ ability to withstand capsaicin, the main active ingredient in hot peppers: The event itself is surprisingly low-key. The mood is one of stoic grimness. No one is screaming in pain. No one will be…

No sustainable development without environmental sustainability and decent work

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The contribution of the world of work to the greening of the economy is critical – and presents a real opportunity – to realize the ILO’s social goals, concludes the ILC Committee on Sustainable Development, Decent Work and Green Jobs. 19 June 2013. GENEVA – For the first time in the ILO’s near century-long history,…

Benefits of an organic food diet from an organic farming advocate’s perspective

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