WEB LINKS AND FURTHER RESOURCES

ETC Group (Action Group on Erosion, Technology, and Concentration) - ETC is dedicated to the conservation and sustainable improvement of agricultural biodiversity, and to the socially responsible development of technologies useful to rural societies (formerly RAFI).

Pesticides Action Network - PANNA links over 100 affiliated health, consumer, labor, environment, progressive agriculture and public interest groups in Canada, Mexico and the U.S. with thousands of supporters worldwide to promote healthier, more effective pest management through research, policy development, education, media, demonstrations of alternatives and international advocacy campaigns. Use the PANNA Online Tutorial to learn about genetically engineered food

BioDemocracy and Organic Consumers Association - The BioDemocracy Campaign is a public interest organization dedicated to building a healthy, safe, and sustainable system of food production and consumption. (www.purefood.org)

Food First! - The Institute for Food and Development Policy, better known as Food First, is a member-supported, nonprofit 'peoples' think tank and education-for-action center.

Alliance of Genetic Support Groups - The Genetic Alliance (formerly The Alliance of Genetic Support Groups, Inc.), is an international coalition of individuals, professionals and genetic support organizations that is working together to enhance the lives of everyone impacted by genetic conditions.

The Campaign to Label Genetically Engineered Food - Mission Statement: "To create a national grassroots consumer campaign for the purpose of lobbying Congress and the President to pass legislation that will require the labeling of genetically engineered foods in the United States."

Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy (IATP) - The Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy promotes resilient family farms, rural communities and ecosystems around the world through research and education, science and technology, and advocacy.

International Center for Technology Assessment - The International Center for Technology Assessment (CTA) is a non-profit, bi-partisan organization committed to providing the public with full assessments and analyses of technological impacts on society.

Union of Concerned Scientists - UCS is an independent nonprofit alliance of 50,000 concerned citizens and scientists across the country that combines rigorous scientific analysis with innovative thinking and committed citizen advocacy to build a cleaner, healthier environment and a safer world.

The National Breast Cancer Coalition - The National Breast Cancer Coalition is a grassroots advocacy organization dedicated to fighting breast cancer.

Free the Planet - Free the Planet! is a student environmental organization.

The State PIRGs - The PIRGs are state-based advocates for the public interest.

The Indigenous Peoples Council on Biocolonialism - The IPCB is organized to assist indigenous peoples in the protection of their genetic resources, indigenous knowledge, cultural and human rights from the negative effects of biotechnology.  

The Genetics and Ethics Home Page - Genetics and Ethics links page.

Genetic ID - Genetic ID is a GMO testing company for the food industry.

Australian GeneEthics Network - The Gene Ethics Network is a federation of groups and individuals in Australia who promote critical discussion and debate on the environmental, social and ethical impacts of genetic engineering technologies.Greenpeace USA: Greenpeace is an independent campaigning organization that uses non-violent, creative confrontation to expose global environmental problems, and to force solutions that are essential to a green and peaceful future.

Truefoodnow.org - Greenpeace's Genetic Engineering PagesEuthanasia & Biotechnology: A bioethics and disability resource.

The Foundation on Economic Trends - The Foundation on Economic Trends is a non-profit organization whose mission is to examine emerging trends in science and techonology and their impacts on the environment, the economy, culture, and society.

The Ecologist - Founded in 1970, The Ecologist is the world's longest runningenvironmental magazine. Produced monthly, it is read in over 150 countries by those with an interest in diverting our society froma path that has proven to be environmentally, socially and economically unsound.

As You Sow - As You Sow is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting corporate accountability. Our mission is to hold corporations accountable for complying with consumer, workplace, and environmental laws.

Campaign for Responsible Transplantation -The Campaign for Responsible Transplantation (CRT) was launched outof concern over the irresponsible rush to commercialize animal-to-human organ, cell and tissue transplantation (xenotransplantation) using genetically modified pigs, and nonhuman primates. CRT's international coalition includes more than 90 public interest groups, representing millions of people concerned about the misuse of genetic engineering technology.

Organic Advocates - Knives and Forks - A non-profit coalition of organic producers, environmentally concerned chefs and other food professionals and enlightened consumers who are committed to raising the understanding and support for organic agriculture, environmental responsibility and healthy living through our promotion of educational, research and advocacy programs.

The Sunshine Project -The Sunshine Project is an international non-profit that does research and publishes on the abuse of modern biotechnology - real and potential - for military purposes. They work to strengthen the global consensus against biological warfare and prevent any future development or use of biological weapons.

Disabled Peoples International -- Europe - DPI Europe is a human rights organization committed to the protection of disabled people's rights and the promotion of their full and equal participation in society.

The Whirled Bank

GeneLetter - GeneLetter is the leading online magazine of genetics, society and culture. The site offers daily news and monthly features that explore the scientific, medical and bioethical issues surrounding genetics. GeneLetter is free.

WEACT - West Harlem Environmental Action is a non-profit organization working to improve environmental quality and to secure environmental justice in predominately African-American and Latino communities.
 
GeneWatch UK - is an independent organisation concerned with the ethics and risks of genetic engineering. It questions how, why and whether the use of genetic technologies should proceed and believes that the debate over genetic engineering is long overdue.

Citizen's Center for Biohazard Prevention - Founded in 1999, the Citizen's Center for Biohazard Prevention aims to warn the public about the potential risks associated with biocontainment facilities and the inconsistent regulation they are subject to.

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