WVEC Action AlertJune 21, 2006Below:
West Virginia Wilderness Coalition Outreach Coordinator Position The West Virginia Wilderness Coalition is now accepting applications for our Outreach Coordinator Position based here in West Virginia. Click here for a detailed description. You will need the free Adobe Reader download to view this. The position is scheduled to start in early August. Please email cover letter, resume and references by July 8th to: Matt Keller Take Action: Usda Close to Approving Genetically Engineered Plums The United Sates Department of Agriculture (USDA) is now accepting public comments regarding the commercial approval of a genetically engineered plum, known as "C5." The approval of C5 would be the first widely released genetically engineered (GE) tree in the United States. Approval of C5 will also pave the way for more GE tree and fruit varieties, including peaches, cherries, and apricots. GE tree pollen can drift for several miles, leading to contamination of neighboring organic crops and indigenous trees. The USDA is currently accepting public comments on this issue. Learn more and Take Action: http://organicconsumers.org/plum_alert.htm |