Learning about Trade Deals https://youtube/watch?v=aUjH3aJKGew&index=1&list=PLLChTyiKgGnSSCtLriChcxqUaWKhU6y8f Note: euractiv/sections/trade-industry/us-wants-science-settle-gmo-debate-trade-deal-eu-302876 Scientists disagree,so we need solutions. Why do you think they disagree? Why would scientists disagree on cross contamination issues? Important vote in EU 13 January. Please lobby your MEP. European Parliament vote imminent after secret negotiations It is likely that in its plenary session on the 13th of January the European Parliament (EP) will vote in favour of the proposed GMO authorisation process and thereby open up the EU to GM cropping. Source: gmwatch.org/index.php/news/archive/2015-articles/15849-uk-government-preparing-the-ground-for-gm-crops Also please write to your MP regarding the following inquiry. Deadline 21 January (and beyond). The impact of the controversial Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) trade deal on environmental protections in Europe is to be investigated by the UK parliament. MPs are to examine if the agreement could weaken regulations on chemical and pesticide use, oil and gas extraction and genetically modified food. Write to your MP regarding the extreme dangers of TTIP. Written evidence should ideally be submitted by 21 January, although later submissions would also be accepted....further reading: theguardian/environment/2015/jan/09/mps-investigate-ttip-trade-deals-impact-on-environmental-protections The Inquiry: parliament.uk/business/committees/committees-a-z/commons-select/environmental-audit-committee/inquiries/parliament-2010/eac-ttipp/
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