Vandana Shiva on the Environmental and Moral Problems with Genetically Modified Seeds

From billmoyers.com.

Vandana Shiva on the Problem with Genetically Modified Seeds

July 13, 2012

Bill talks to scientist and philosopher Vandana Shiva, who’s become a rock star in the global battle over genetically modified seeds. These seeds — considered “intellectual property” by the big companies who own the patents — are globally marketed to monopolize food production and profits. Opponents challenge the safety of genetically modified seeds, claiming they also harm the environment, are more costly, and leave local farmers deep in debt as well as dependent on suppliers. Shiva, who founded a movement in India to promote native seeds, links genetic tinkering to problems in our ecology, economy, and humanity, and sees this as the latest battleground in the war on Planet Earth.

Footage from Bitter Seeds courtesy of Teddy Bear Films

CatchAFyah Caribbean Feminist Network is hosting a free session on environmental issues on Jun 17, 2012

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This is a cross-post from CODE RED Feminist Caribbean Collective. For the original post at that site, please click *here*.

Interested in Caribbean environmental issues?

CatchAFyah Caribbean Feminist Network is hosting a free session.  Places are limited so register early. 

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We’re strengthening Caribbean feminist voices on ALL issues which face the region.

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Background on the June 17, 2012 session:

CatchAFyah Caribbean Feminist Network

On May 18+19, 2012 the Catch A Fire: Next Generation Caribbean Feminist Grounding took place in Barbados with 24 feminist activists from across the English-speaking Caribbean and Haiti. Our intention is to build a movement and collaborate regionally for social, economic and gender justice. We are creating a database of similar and interested organisations and individuals in order to expand our network and build a more inclusive movement. Please complete the form [here] to be added to the database.