This paper finds that the adoption of GM seed used in north American staple crop production are lowering yields and increasing pesticide use compared to western Europe, which is largely non-GM. […]
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Item 1 June 19th, 2013 | Category: Assessment & Impacts Serious risk assessment challenges are posed by the current move to stacked GE crop varieties expressing multiple traits, coupled with the increased chemical use required by GE crops. […] The USDA will produce an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for GE crops resistant to the herbicides 2,4-D or dicamba. Critics maintain that even with the EIS, the USDA’s regulation of GE crops is extremely weak. […] Item 1 ENVIRO […] Item 1 June 14th, 2013 | Category: Assessment & Impacts In a long-term toxicology study, pigs feed a mixture of GM soy and GM corn had a heavier uterus and a higher level of severe inflammation in stomachs than non-GM-fed pigs. […] Urged to reject genetically engineered trees
Washington, 30 May (IPS/Carey L. Biron) — Consumer advocates and environmentalists this week are taking advantage of an indus […] Consumer advocates and environmentalists highlight concerns over the US government’s pending approval of a genetically modified eucalyptus tree. […] |
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