The European Union Parliament passed a measure today that establishes strict rules on genetically modified organisms, preparing to end Europe's unofficial moratorium on bioengineered seeds and food. Free registration required. The indirect beneficiaries will be all Canadians in the form of a long-term environmental legacy. Meaningful and lasting change happens through small steps taken by many, many individuals. My dream is that similar to throwing a pebble into the pond, that we can spread the word by word of mouth through our collective networks.
Many people are skeptical, let s prove the skeptics wrong and create a wave.
Please broadcast as widely as possible by sharing with your networks and contacts. And for all three days, Deirdre McGahern, Jason Dionne, and Jonathan Sheppard were there, sending reports back home to Canada. They covered the activists who gathered in the Hague, the media coverage of the conference, and the conference itself. They also got written up on the Globe and Mail's web site. After being forced to leave the country due to pressure by Malaysia.