Organic is not Green


	Organic is not Green

jasontromm

2-20-2007 10:26 AM

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green, organic, global warming

jasontromm says:

Even if I cared about global warming, I wouldn't stop drinking organic milk because of this study. My own personal health and the health of my children is more important.

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2-20-2007 2:45 PM

adamc

Agreed jason. I wouldn't give up organic milk, especially after learning about the junk they put in processed milk.

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