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Human genome editing summit haunted by spectre of eugenics
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In a replay of shameful events of 1997, disabled people are being exploited in hype around human genetic modification. By Claire Robinson
Outrage as the Alliance for Science tries to co-opt the legacy of Wangari Maathai
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Africa’s most celebrated environmentalist was opposed to everything the Alliance stands for. By Jonathan Matthews
German youth associations demand protection of GMO-free food production
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Resolution says adherence to the precautionary principle, along with risk assessment, traceability, and labelling, remains essential for new GM
Environment ministers challenge Commission's upcoming proposal to deregulate new GMOs
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Aside from Austria, six other ministers questioned the Commission’s approach
Austrian and German ministers want stringent regulation of new GMOs
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International conference confirms detection of new GMOs is feasible for known/authorised products
New report showcases effective alternatives to glyphosate
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Farmers can maintain yields and protect health
Organic farming organisations: No free pass for genetic engineering industry!
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Demeter and Bioland say strong regulation for new GMOs, including traceability and labelling, must be guaranteed
UK consumers want safety testing, risk assessment, and labelling of "precision bred" GMOs
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Food Standards Agency must require labels to ensure safety and transparency
German Federal Agency for Nature Conservation slams EU Commission study on new GM
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Study "does not comply with some of the Commission’s own standards" – and its claim that some new GM products could improve sustainability is "hypothetical"
“Africa’s first pro-GMO peoples’ march” is classic astroturf
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PR professionals at RePlanet Africa and the Alliance for Science claim to speak for Africa. By Jonathan Matthews
The UK campaign to legalise germline gene editing
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By Pete Shanks. First published in Biopolitical Times, 5 March 2023
Stop Designer Babies protests irresponsible summit plans to legalise human genetic modification
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Research shows links between summit venue, chair and eugenics
Plant breeders' associations and seed companies claim to oppose patents on new GMOs – but there's a catch
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Proposed alternative system could intensify corporate control of seeds. By Claire Robinson
How Big Agribusiness ghostwrote the EU Commission's proposal on new GMOs
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Nature, farmers and consumers thrown under the bus
Brutal attack on Paul François fits global pattern of intimidation of farmers and researchers
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French farmer not the only one to face retaliation for challenging the pesticide industry. Report: Jonathan Matthews
Cutting into plant DNA only compounds problems
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The obsession with deregulating gene editing will harm farmers, according to an organic entrepreneur and a professor of plant physiology
French farmer who fought Monsanto through the courts violently assaulted
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Attack appears to be retaliation for publicising the dangers of pesticides. By Jonathan Matthews
Germany: No government support for GMO deregulation
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Environment minister said she doesn't see the need for new regulations for GMOs
EU Court of Justice rules on older mutagenesis techniques
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In vitro random mutagenesis is confirmed as not within scope of GMO regulation; gene editing remains within scope. Report: Claire Robinson
Monsanto mouthpieces use copyright claims “to hide their trail of industry deceit”
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Vixen Valentino delves into the latest trolling tactic deployed against her and GMWatch. By Jonathan Matthews
AquaBounty to stop producing GM salmon in Canada
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World’s first GM food animal has struggled to find a market
Botched genetic technology bill will upend English agriculture
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Peers’ concerns echoed those of three government agencies – but the bill will likely pass into law unamended
Glyphosate directly causes impaired development and mortality in lacewing
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Third World Network summarises new study findings
Date set for legal challenge against Monsanto/Bayer's "bogus" drought tolerant GM maize
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Case will finally be heard in South African High Court