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Section: Assessment & Impacts Date: Jul 26, 2017  The High Costs of Pesticides to Society A review of scientific evidence about the impact of organic food on human health reveals that pesticides in food leads to loss of lifetime income due to lower IQs associated with prenatal exposure, and recommends organic agriculture for better health. » Read more ...   Section: Assessment & Impacts Date: Jul 26, 2017  Climate Change Can Increase Spread and Hardiness of Bt-Resistant Crop Pests Two studies examine the impacts of climate change on insect resistance to Bt crops, finding accelerated spread of Bt-resistant pests in the US and increased tolerance to cold temperatures in China. » Read more ...   Section: Assessment & Impacts Date: Jul 17, 2017  Review Finds GM Plants Have Adverse Environmental Impacts A review of scientific literature on the environmental risks of GM plants has found evidence of adverse impacts on the environment such as the emergence of herbicide and insecticide tolerance, and disturbed biodiversity. » Read more ...   Section: Sustainable Systems Date: Jul 17, 2017  Agroecology Builds Climate Resilience in India Evidence of successful ground experiences of farmers developing climate resilient solutions through agroecological practices such as inter-cropping, crop diversification and organic soil enrichment. » Read more ...   Section: Biosafety Science Date: Jul 13, 2017  A Critical Review of the Academy of Science in South Africa's report on Second Generation GMOs A new report highlights that so-called new breeding techniques, in general, involve many of the same processes used to produce first generation GMOs, with similar risks and have also introduced additional risks. » Read more ...   Section: Policy and Regulation Date: Jul 03, 2017  EPA Called to Start Monitoring Synergistic Effects of Pesticides The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of the Inspector General has released a report recommending that before approving pesticides, the agency should first assess the enhanced toxicity caused by interactions of pesticide mixtures. » Read more ...   Section: Policy and Regulation Date: Jun 22, 2017   Concerns Over Impacts of Mozambique's Field Testing of GM Maize A new report provides an analysis of the changes made to Mozambique’s biosafety legislation which has consequently allowed field trials of drought-tolerant GM maize to take place, and cites concerns over biosafety and farmers' rights. » Read more ...   Section: Traits in Agriculture Date: Jun 21, 2017  Biosafety and Socio-Economic Rrisks of GM 2,4-D Maize This report highlights the biosafety and socio-economic risks of GM 2,4-D maize and stacked varieties currently field trialled in South Africa, including potential combinatorial effects. » Read more ...   Section: Sustainable Systems Date: Jun 21, 2017  In-Situ Seed Conservation, Agroecology and Eliminating Food Waste are Better Solutions Gene banks are not insurance policies for agricultural biodiversity. On farm conservation, agroecology and reducing food waste are more sustainable options. » Read more ...   Section: Agriculture / Organisms Date: Jun 20, 2017  Calls to Halt Commercialisation of GM Mustard in India India's Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee has recommended the commercialisation of GM mustard to the Environment Ministry amidst strong opposition by farmers and civil society groups. » Read more ...

»  Biosafety Aspects of Genome-Editing Techniques »  CAP/SAM Raise Serious Concerns on Planned GM Mosquitoes Release »  The Genetic Engineering of Smallpox »  Biotechnology and Sustainable Development »  Why Biotech Patents Are Patently Absurd - Scientific Briefing on TRIPs and Related Issues »  Capacity Building and the Biosafety Protocol: A TWN report »  Model Law for Safety in Biotechnology for Africa »  Post-Market Oversight of Biotech Foods: Is the System Prepared? »  Biotechnology and Indigenous People   Synthetic Biology and Relevant International Law     1) Scientific Conference 2016 - TAKING STOCK - 20 YEARS OF GM CROPS - 40 YEARS OF 'GENETIC ENGINEERING' Date: December 01, 2016 to December 02, 2016 Venue: Mexico City, Mexico     1) Campaign To Stop Smallpox Genetic Engineering Date: January 28, 2014     2) Stop the Spread of Transgenes! Date: May 28, 2014

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