Environmental and civil society groups on five continents have warned that plans to release non-native strains of GM flies in olive fields in Spain and fruit orchards in Brazil pose major risks to crops and the environment. […]
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Spain may become the first country in the EU to introduce GE animals if it approves the application of British biotech company, Oxitec, to release GE olive flies in a field trial. […] This paper highlights the significant cross-border issues that arise with any environmental releases of GM mosquitoes. […] This paper examines the plans to commercialize GM insects, including agricultural pests. It raises concerns that the regulatory process on GM insects are being unduly influenced by companies seeking to commercialize GM insects. […] Gene Watch UK raises questions about the efficacy of Oxitec’s GM mosquitoes and whether they will be a cost-effective way to tackle dengue fever. […] NGOs in the US sent a letter to Florida’s Governor urging him to stop the experimental release of Oxitec’s GE mosquitoes in the Florida Keys. […] The release of GM mosquitoes in Malaysia in December 2010 did not comply with local and international best practices, claims a Malaysian NGO. […] This Briefing addresses 2 interrelated issues on the potential environmental and health effects of GM mosquitoes using Oxitec’s RIDL technology: survival in the presence of tetracycline and evidence of mosquitoes breeding in sewage aquatic environments. […] The Florida Keys Mosquito Control District has delayed the US’ first-ever release of GE mosquitoes until late spring at the earliest. […] A briefing by Friends of the Earth US on GE mosquitoes and the possible release in the Florida Keys. […] |
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