Claire Robinson

Sep 23, 2024 | childrenshealthdefense.org | Claire Robinson

By Claire RobinsonThree articles published over recent weeks and months demolish the European Union (EU) Commission’s and New Zealand government’s proposals for deregulating new genetically modified organisms, or GMOs, made with techniques such as gene editing. They show why the proposals, which would remove safety checks and labeling from a new generation of GMOs, violate scientific knowledge as well as democratic principles.

Sep 11, 2024 | childrenshealthdefense.org | Claire Robinson

By Claire RobinsonGlyphosate is turning up in manure-based fertilizers used by gardeners and organic and conventional growers and the residues can ruin yields of tomatoes and other sensitive crops, new research from Finland shows. The scientists were prompted to do the research based on an incident in Finland where a commercial tomato grower suspected poultry manure fertilizer of damaging their commercial organic tomato production.

Jul 23, 2024 | childrenshealthdefense.org | Claire Robinson

By Claire RobinsonWe’re used to gene editing being something that’s done in controlled and contained conditions in the lab, with just the final product being unleashed in the environment. But coming down the pipeline are pesticides designed to “edit” the genes of organisms out of doors, in the uncontrolled conditions of the open environment.

May 17, 2024 | citylifestyle.com | Claire Robinson

Article by Claire RobinsonPhotography by Janie Jones Originally published in Lee's Summit City Lifestyle12 figs, halved vertically1 tablespoon unsalted butter3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar3 tablespoons honey2-3 ounces fresh goat cheeseFlaky sea salt, to taste Preheat oven to 400ºF. Melt the butter in a small saucepan, along with the balsamic vinegar, honey, and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook about 5 minutes, or until slightly thickened.

Mar 15, 2024 | childrenshealthdefense.org | Claire Robinson

Miss a day, miss a lot. Subscribe to The Defender's Top News of the Day. It's free. By Claire RobinsonThe company that is commercializing the genetically modified (GM) purple so-called “anti-cancer” tomato has targeted a non-genetically modified organism (non-GMO) heirloom seed company over alleged patent infringement. In its 2024 catalog, Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Company in the U.S. offered a “non-GMO purple tomato,” the Purple Galaxy. It even featured on their catalog’s cover.