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Conserving Marine Habitats, Eric A. Bilsky
Conserving Marine Habitats, Eric A. Bilsky
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While the oceans are mostly out of sight, and therefore mostly out of mind, they make up the majority of our environment. They are a place where industrial food production relies on hunting rather than farming. But industrial food production relies on industrial equipment such as massive bottom trawl nets and scallop dredges that scrape across the seafloor. The use of these destructive tools has been compared to using bulldozers for hunting squirrels in the forest. The resulting impact is comparable to clear-cutting forests — but could be far more devastating. In 1998, scientists estimated that every two years, destructive …
Safeguarding Organic Food: The Need For International Certification Standards, Balse Kornacki
Safeguarding Organic Food: The Need For International Certification Standards, Balse Kornacki
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To certify an organic product, an accredited agent for the intended market must inspect each producer or manufacturer for compliance with that market’s standards. For example, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (“USDA”) has established a set of national standards that “organic” food must meet, whether it is grown in the United States or imported from abroad. Thus, a Brazilian farmer seeking to export his organic produce to the United States must obtain certification through one of the 95 Accredited Certifying Agents (“ACAs”) recognized by the USDA.
Europe's Reach: A New Chapter In International Chemicals Law, Marcos A. Orellana
Europe's Reach: A New Chapter In International Chemicals Law, Marcos A. Orellana
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This article provides an international legal perspective on REACH. Since REACH is still under debate in the European Parliament and the Council, this piece addresses the basic contours of the likely political agreement expected in 2006, with a special focus on the relevance of human rights and trade law. After tracing the origins of REACH, this article explores the role of the main EU institutions involved in the development of the regulation. Next, this article looks at the core elements of REACH, focusing on objectives, principles, requirements, and impacts. An examination of some of the trade-related issues debated at the …