Want to Learn About Fracking, Genetically Engineered Food?

Are you worried what fracking may be doing to the local water tables? Do you research genetically engineered food before going to the grocery store?

If so, you'll want to check out the kickoff event for Food & Water Watch's southeast Michigan campaign, happening this Thursday at the Birmingham Unitarian Church in Bloomfield Hills.

"We don't pick the easy fights, but we are committed to working with and supporting concerned and passionate citizens," a press release from the nonprofit says.

"We look forward to bringing like-minded people together to not only provide an overview of these two urgent campaigns, but also to draw connections, build strong relationships, and brainstorm so that we can collectively work across Southeast Michigan to take action on these issues."

Based in Washington D.C., Food & Water Watch was founded in 2005 and advocates for "common sense policies that will result in healthy, safe food and access to safe and affordable drinking water."

On the agenda Thursday will be the labeling of genetically engineered food as well as fracking, the process used to extract natural gas from underground shale beds.

"This risky method is quickly spreading across Michigan and threatens the air we breathe, water we drink, communities we love and the climate upon which we all depend," the group notes.

The Food & Water Watch event starts at 6:30 p.m. Thursday. For more information, visit www.foodandwaterwatch.org.

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