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Right to Know marchers campaigned in Washington, DC for genetically modified food products to carry warning labels. The House last month passed a bill that would nullify any state laws that require labeling.  (Photo by Alexis Baden-Mayer) Photo used under CC BY Pope Francis joins battle against transgenic crops In his second encyclical since he became pope – but the first that is entirely his work – Jorge Mario Bergoglio criticises the social, economic and agricultural impacts of GMOs and calls for a broad scientific debate. IPS POLL: Most Americans believe GM foods are unsafe Pew Research Center Ecuador declares state of emergency over Cotopaxi volcano activity Ecuador’s President Rafael Correa on declared a state of emergency following increased activity at the giant Cotopaxi volcano, giving the government greater leeway to mobilize financial resources. NBCNews.com Evacuations ordered as Ecuador volcano erupts Discovery News   Rescuers work to clear China blast site before rain falls Chinese soldiers and rescue workers in hazard suits searched for toxic materials in China’s port of Tianjin as Premier Li Keqiang arrived to offer condolences, days after explosions flattened part of a national development zone. Reuters Rescuers begin clearing chemicals from Tianjin blast site Hindustan Times A history of Phoenix’s Homesteads neighborhood Few people know that Phoenix Homesteads neighborhood and its famous trees along Pinchot Avenue had their origins from a small New Deal program called the Subsistence Homestead Division. Arizona Republic Blog: Farmers are dialing for seeds to make money in Mali PBS NewsHour Extreme weather poses risk of more food shortages, civil unrest, UK/US report Global food shortages will become more likely as a result of climate change and the international community needs to be ready to respond to price shocks to prevent civil unrest, a joint U.S.-British taskforce warned. Reuters Will El Niño 2015 rival the strongest year on record? CNN When does El Niño 2015 start? Heavy   PHILANTHROPY AND AID Maximizing impacts of philanthropy is focus of United Way event In an affluent community that is home to many nonprofits, charitable foundations and deserving organizations, philanthropy has become a regular part of the lives of many. Steamboat Today Poise Foundation lifts message of black philanthropy For too long African-Americans have been identified primarily as beneficiaries of philanthropy instead of recognized as donors who have provided money, time and talent to ignite change in communities and individual lives. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette HUMAN RIGHTS Human rights for farmworkers: Coming to a grocery aisle near you Human rights are coming to tomato aisles across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. Ahold USA, the corporation behind stores like Stop and Shop, Giant, and Martin’s, has signed onto the Fair Food Program. Huffington Post Farmworkers’ rights course extended Independent Online Mali: UN alarmed at release of human rights abusers The United Nations human rights office expressed deep concern over the reported release of detainees in Mali suspected of involvement in, or formally charged with, serious abuses, including war crimes. UN News Center GOVERNANCE AND POLITICS The biggest risk to Obama’s climate plan may be politics, not the courts After releasing the Clean Power Plan the Obama administration must shift from offense to defense. The plan, which set the first national limits on carbon pollution from existing coal- and natural gas-fired power plants. Guardian Blog: Obama wants you to think his climate plan Is bold – it’s not Slate Singapore challenges the Idea that democracy Is the best form of governance Since most theories of governance hold that good performance requires a good Western-style democracy, Singapore’s record over five decades presents a challenge. Huffington Post DEVELOPMENT AND TRADE Sustainable development needs sustainable financing – tackling NCDs Is no exception Each year, 16 million people die prematurely from NCDs. Strikingly, 4 out of 5 of these deaths occur in developing countries, making such diseases one of the major development challenges of the 21st century. Huffington Post US trade gap widens 7 percent in June as imports jump The U.S. trade deficit increased in June as solid consumer spending pulled in more imports, while the strong dollar restrained exports. ABC News   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Editorial: Abusive peacekeepers: The UN cracks down on troops out of control Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Editorial: Focus on Internet’s potential more than its problems Christian Science Monitor Column (Dennis Mammana): Sky Watch: Falling stars from Perseus Newsday Editorial: Greek bailout: a deal that addresses nothing Guardian Editorial: Q & A: What does China’s yuan devaluation mean? New Zealand Herald Column (Alan Mitchell): New target tests emissions scheme Australian Financial Review   Site edited by: Lynne Adams and Meagan Moyle.   GOOD NEWS Former President George W. Bush shows up for jury duty in Dallas Potential jurors who showed up at a downtown Dallas courtroom found a surprise fellow citizen in their jury pool: former President George W. Bush. FOX News China devaluation is good news For China, a 2% move in one day is a much big deal. It’s the largest daily move in over a decade. Huffington Post NGOs AND NONPROFITS Facebook co-founder’s foundation awards $25 million to GiveDirectl The foundation started by the Facebook co-founder Dustin Moskovitz and his wife, Cari Tuna, awarded $25 million to GiveDirectly, a nonprofit that awards cash to extremely poor individuals in Kenya and Uganda. The Chronicle of Philanthropy NGOs need to be accountable A section of Delhi’s elite has closed ranks behind activist Teesta Setalvad, who is under investigation for violation of regulations on funding by NGOs. Some champions see her as a victim of the ongoing drive against NGOs. The Free Press Journal ENVIRONMENT Massive typhoon in Taiwan turns deadly, threatens China Typhoon Soudelor barreled toward mainland China on Saturday after downing trees, traffic lights and power lines in Taiwan, where at least six people were killed, four left missing and dozens injured. CBS News As storm approaches southeast China, authorities order evacuation of over 150,000 CBC News The mysteries of the earthworm’s digestive system solved according to latest study Earthworms have been known for their priceless contribution in recycling dead plant materials and returning the carbon locked in the plants to the soil. Benchmark Reporter SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Octopus genome mapped: How weird are the eight-limbed critters? Octopuses can mimic flounder, unscrew themselves out of a sealed jar and even use coconut shells to build a mobile home. And now scientists have sequenced its genome revealing how its complex noggin evolved. Christian Science Monitor US Army builds resilience by going solar The U.S. Army Dugway Proving Ground is taking its first step on its way to become more resilient by building a new, environmentally friendly and renewable solar array. Product Design & Development   Photo of the Day A Badlands overlook view in Lybrook, New Mexico. These striking geologic deposits contain one of the world’s richest fossil beds. Ancient mammals such as the rhino, horse, and saber-toothed cat once roamed here.  (Photo by John Fowler) Photo used under CC BY	DailySource Most Popular Most viewed Most shared Most recent Connect with Us Or enter Amazon via the box below and they will donate 4-7% of all purchases you make in the next 24 hours to us. Take a Quick Tour The Daily Quote I am one of those who think, like Nobel, that humanity will draw more good than evil from new discoveries. 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