Governments form GM-free zones, ban GMOs

As concerns grow over the environmental and human and animal health effects of genetic engineering, governments in some countries are taking action to protect their people and territory. […]

Governments form GM-free zones, ban GMOs

As concerns grow over the environmental and human and animal health effects of genetic engineering, governments in some countries are taking action to protect their people and territory. […]

NGOs urge WHO to reject genetic engineering of smallpox

An international alliance of NOGs launched a campaign to urge the WHO to reject a proposal that would permit the genetic engineering of smallpox. […]

New evidence of dangers of Roundup weedkiller

New studies show that Roundup, a common herbicide, can have harmful health effects. This has major consequences as the bulk of commercially planted GM crops are designed to tolerate Roundup with its active ingredient, glyphosate. […]

New evidence of dangers of Roundup weedkiller

New studies show that Roundup, a common herbicide, can have harmful health effects. This has major consequences as the bulk of commercially planted GM crops are designed to tolerate Roundup with its active ingredient, glyphosate, and independent field dat […]

‘Sustainable soy’ proposal sparks protest

A conference in Brazil in March initiated by the WWF provoked a counter-meeting and protest by peasant, indigenous and workers’ movements. Lilian Joensen explains the background to this revolt which is against big agribusinesses. […]

GM winter oilseed rape disrupts environment

UK government-funded field trial plantings of genetically modified oilseed rape show adverse environmental effects, leading to more doubts on GM crops. […]

Europe adopts emergency measures to prevent entry of unapproved GE corn

Europe has now taken emergency remedial measures to prevent the import of unapproved and experimental genetically engineered Bt10 corn. […]

The need for a more stringent biosafety regime

There are scientific and safety reasons to be very careful about genetic engineering. This article highlights some of the limitations and gaps of current safety assessment of the new biotechnologies and products. […]

The Perils of GM Rice

The International Year of Rice ended last December, but the debate over GM rice looks set to escalate, especially with the latest discovery of unauthorised GM rice in China. […]