Debate on Safety of Monsanto’s GM Maize Continues

Intense debate on the safety or otherwise of Monsanto’s GM maize NK603 continues. […]

Questionable Biosafety of GMOs

This statement from the European Network of Scientists for Social and Environmental Responsibility (ENSSER) addresses the issues raised by the publication on the long-term toxicity of a Roundup herbicide and a Roundup-tolerant GM maize. […]

Serious Concerns Over Possible Approval of Large-Scale Planting of GM Maize in Mexico

The possible imminent approval by the Mexican government of the large-scale, commercial planting of GM maize in Mexico is raising serious concerns. […]

Serious Concerns Over Possible Approval of Large-Scale Planting of GM Maize in Mexico

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Statement: call to action vs the planting of GMO corn in open field situations in Mexico.
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Genetically-Modified Insects: Under Whose Control?

Genetically-Modified Insects: Under Whose Control?

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. […]

Indian Supreme Court Scientific Panel Recommends Moratorium on GM crops

The Scientific Panel set up by the Indian Supreme Court has unanimously recommended a moratorium on field trials of GM crops in the country, as a result of a public interest petition filed by civil society seeking a ban on GM crops. […]

Indian Supreme Court Scientific Panel Recommends Moratorium on GM crops

 

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PANEL OF SCIENTISTS RECOMMENDS TEN-YEAR MORATORIUM ON FIELD TRIALS OF ALL GENETICALLY MODIFIED CROPS

Major US Study Shows that GM Crops Have Caused Increase in Pesticide Use

 

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Impacts of genetically engineered crops on pesticide use in the U.S. — the first sixteen years

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Major US Study Shows that GM Crops Have Caused Increase in Pesticide Use

The first published and peer-reviewed study analyzing the impact of GM herbicide and insect tolerant crops on pesticide use has shown that major GM crops have increased overall pesticide use significantly. […]