Toxics And Genetics Forum

Toxics and Genetic Engineering in the context of a campaign has largely been ignored by Earth First! and a meeting held in Birmingham on Saturday 3rd August provided a forum to talk about this. As a result a national campaign against Genetic Engineering and Toxics was launched. Campaigners from across the country discussed ideas and resources in an effective campaign and many useful contacts were made.

It was decided that each group would distribute their own literature and information according to their particular skills and interest in a way that does not undermine solidarity and common identity. This was agreed on as opposed to a national organization that could bring about problems in structure and responsibility for media. Most importantly it was agreed there would be no condemnation of each others actions.

The campaign at present will concentrate on both the toxics and genetic issues until it is large enough to split or information distribution becomes a problem.

So far as concrete plans for actions that came out of the meeting, it looks as though the National Action this year will be one that is relevant to these issues. There will also be an action in the middle of September - details will be announced. Contact numbers are: 01273 685913 or 0151 339 5473.