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ResourcesEnvironmental Commons encourages involvement in the democratic process to defend our environmental heritage - water, air, biodiversity, and genetic variability - known as 'the commons.' Conserving environmental quality is undeniably linked to the quality of our own lives - our health, the health of our ecosystems, and the health of future generations. We have captured a wealth of materials related to our ongoing projects, including fact sheets, reports, sample policies, and articles.
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 Local Food  Food Democracy  Precautionary Principle  Mendocino County  Toxics  GMOs  CETOS |
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Local FoodToday, we are witnessing unprecedented impacts as a result of food being seen primarily as a commodity. In contrast, a local food system that values sustainability and balance has the potential to reconnect us to each other and to the land. This in turn helps shift our focus to understanding food as an integral part of community and family life.
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Food DemocracyState legislators, backed by industry and agribusiness associations, are introducing laws preventing local governments from passing policies, ordinances, or initiatives related to seeds and plants - including genetically modified ones. We support the right of communities to have local control over matters of health, safety, and welfare.
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Precautionary PrincipleThe Precautionary Principle is a guiding framework for decision-making that anticipates how our actions will affect the environment and health of future generations. Communities throughout the United States are applying the Principle for use in government decision-making.
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 Mendocino County, CaliforniaEnvironmental Commons works to preserve our natural areas, protect wildlife, and promote sustainable policies using education and informed discussion. We are based in northern California operating on all levels of government including local, regional, and national.
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ToxicsPesticides and other chemicals are often used in forestry and vineyard operations along the North Coast of California and elsewhere. These chemicals may be toxic not only to human health, but may also affect wildlife and their habitat. We promote precautionary policies and advance education that lessens harm to our environment posed by unnecessary use of toxics.
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Genetically Modified OrganismsWe educate and inform the public about the risks associated with the introduction of genetically modified organisms. We oppose the uncontrolled growing, raising and expansion of GMOs, and we support communities democratically reaching decisions regarding the adoption and growing of GMOs.
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 Marc Alan Lappé 1943 - 2005 |
Center for Ethics and ToxicsCETOS ceased operation following the death of founder Marc Lappé. Environmental Commons is hosting the CETOS website as a tribute to Dr. Lappé's ground-breaking work. Britt Bailey, Director of Environmental Commons, worked with Marc for many years, co-directed CETOS, and was a close friend to the very end.
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