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Sep 13, 2001

UN Body Warns Against Conflicts Between Trade-Related Agreements and Human Rights - August 30, 2001

A United Nations Sub-Commision adopted three resolutions earlier this month calling into question the impact of expanding economic globalization on human rights.
Apr 12, 2001

Bush Administration Decision To Delay Dioxin Report Endangers Public

The final draft report from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) currently states that a minimum of 4,000 people in the United States will get cancer from dioxin -- at least ten new cases every day. The Bush administration is delaying the report claiming a dispute over the interpretation of mountain ash studies on the health effects of dioxin.
Dec 8, 2000

Putting Profits Ahead of the Public's Health

Doctors and government officials are in a race to save one of modern "miracle cures," antibiotics that are essential for treating serious food poisoning and other infections. Unfortunately Bayer Corporation, maker of Bayer Aspirin and Flintstones vitamins, is erecting hurdles in the path of this public health effort.
Nov 30, 2000

Public Interest Groups Criticize Bayer Refusal To Comply With FDA Proposal To Ban Antibiotic Used In

On November 30, Bayer Corporation decided against immediate compliance with a proposed FDA ban on use of its product, Baytril, in poultry. Eleven health, consumer and public interest groups issued this press release criticizing Bayer, and warning its refusal blocks protection of public health.
Nov 9, 2000

Institute Calls on State Attorneys General To Investigate StarLink Corn Disaster

IATP sent a letter to Attorney's General in seven states calling for immediate action to protect farmers from extensive harm in relation to genetically engineered StarLink corn due to reckless corporate behavior that violated the terms of StarLink registration by allowing it to enter the human food supply.  
Oct 3, 2000

Borders Are No Barrier to Dioxin Emissions, NAFTA Commission Study Shows

The North American Commission for Environmental Cooperation (NACEC) released a study showing the dioxin emissions from point sources in Mexico, the United States and Canada is contaminating food and the environment in the Canadian Arctic. They identified the incinerator operated by Xcel Energy in Red Wing, Minnesota as one of the major sources of this contamination.

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