Contamination by GM Maize in Mexico Much Worse than Feared

Summary of results of the tests for genetic contamination of native corn, Mexico 2003 *********************************************************************** The analysis were carried out on 2,000 plants (in 411 groups of samples), […]

Study Reveals First Evidence That GM Superweeds Exist

Study reveals first evidence that GM superweeds exist by Steve Connor, Science Editor, The Independent 10 October 2003 (http://news.independent.co.uk/uk/environment/story.jsp?story=451733) Cross-pollination between GM plant […]

Disillusioned GE Scientist Expresses Fear Over Technology

Expert shares GE fears By SONIA GERKEN Southland Times (New Zealand) 2 October 2003 The Government would be committing New Zealanders to an unknown future with no chance of going back when it lifted the moratorium on genetic en […]

Judge Allows Antitrust Case Against Seed Producers

Judge Allows Antitrust Case Against Seed Producers By David Barboza, The New York Times Sep 23, 2003 (http://www.nytimes.com/2003/09/24/business/24crop.html) CHICAGO, Sept. 23 – A federal judge on Friday let proceed an antitrust […]

UK Releases GM Public Debate Report

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This is the report of the Steering Board of the public debate on GM (genetic modification) and GM crops. Its structure is described briefly below, but first we present its seven key messages. Key Messages It was […]

Argentina’s GM Saga

Item 1 Argentina’s GM Woes (http://www.i-sis.org.uk/AGMW.php) Proponents claim that GM crops are necessary for fighting hunger in developing countries and decreasing the use of pesticides. The evidence shows otherwise. GM crops […]

Monsanto’s Contracts Stifling

GM crop farmers ‘will end up serfs’ Western Morning News, 9 August 2003 (http://www.westernmorningnews.co.uk/displayNode.jsp?nodeId=103354&command=displayContent&sourceNode=103331&contentPK=6655961) Farmers who choose to grow GM c […]

Danish Water Contaminated by Roundup, Ban Imposed

Item 1 Danish glyphosate restrictions draw protests Environment Daily no. 1457, Jun 5, 2003 Danish environment minister Hans Christian Schmidt has announced unprecedented restrictions on glyphosate, the country’s and Europe’ […]

More Plants Resistant to Roundup

Item 1 Are roundup ready weeds in your future II By Bob Hartzler, Iowa State University (http://www.gmsciencedebate.org.uk/topics/forum/0051.htm) Weed management generally doesn’t generate much interest among the general […]

Pusztai’s Review Enforces Warnings on GE Foods