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Yes, give biotechnology a chance
Government support for research in the application of genetic engineering in crop production announced by Prime Minister Mizengo Pinda on Friday, should spur local scientists to take full plunge into biotechnology.Opponents of cross mixing of genes in ...
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GM's SKorean unit recalling nearly 60,000 vehicles
General Motors is recalling nearly 60,000 automobiles in South Korea due to potential problems with steering wheels, fuel hoses and seats, the company's local unit and the government said Sunday.The recall of 58,696 vehicles will begin Monday and cover four...
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(The EV1 ) Electric Vehicle Number One. And Why It Was Destroyed by General Motors!
with 29,297 miles on the odometer Please click links at the top to view more photos.We were fortunate to secure one of the final 2-year leases on an EV1 - the first modern production full-featured EV by GM. We took delivery of this car on 27.
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GM-tech running agriculture to seed
To eat GM food, or not to eat: that is the question in China after the Ministry of Agriculture allowed field trials with genetically modified rice seeds.The experts' world is divided. GM seed supporters argue the world's hungry cannot be fed if...
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Bulgaria Puts Total Ban on GM Crops
The Bulgarian Parliament has passed amendments to the GMO Act which mean that GM crops will not be allowed to be grown in the country.After a number of days of debate Bulgarias MPs finally passed the strongest possible amendments which although...
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EU Approves Controversial GM Potato
In a departure from traditional policy, the EU has approved German chemical company BASFs genetically modified (GM) Amflora potato for industrial cultivation.The move has sparked controversy over the crops antibiotic resistant properties, which...
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Judge denies immediate ban on GM sugar beets
A judge has denied an immediate ban on the planting of Monsantos genetically modified (GM) sugar beets as it 'would have a large detrimental effect on the United States domestic sugar supply and price.' The first crop of Monsantos Roundup Ready...
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Bulgaria President Lauds GM Crops Ban
Bulgaria President Georgi Parvanov has welcomed the amendments to the GMO Act adopted by Parliament on Thursday, which in effect ban the cultivation of GM crops in the country.'Under the pressure of numerous civil protests and as a result of the...
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Now Bt debate over resistant pests
Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh's cautious stance in imposing a moratorium on genetically modified Bt brinjal has been vindicated, if only indirectly, ironically, by none other than seed giant Monsanto admitting that pests have developed resistance to the...
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Hardy Cotton-Munching Pests Are Latest Blow to GM Crops
India: Pallava Bagla Monsanto has revealed that a common insect pest has developed resistance to its flagship genetically modified (GM) product in India.The agricultural biotechnology leader says it 'detected unusual survival' of pink bollworms that...
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Bulgarian Government Bans GMO Crops
Although the United States might not yet be willing to disclose GMO ingredients on food product labels, or acknowledge the scientific evidence that demonstrates the serious health effects of ingesting these ingredients, other countries around the world are...
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GM crops are part of India's and world's future
Tags: India, US, China, Jamal Mecklai, Rakesh Mohan It is, of course, not surprising that there are concerns and protests -- nervousness is usually the handmaiden of change.Indeed, when Bt cotton was first introduced (in Gujarat?), there were huge concerns...
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GM crops cause liver and kidney damage
A report published in the International Journal of Microbiology has verified once again that Monsanto's genetically modified (GM) crops are causing severe health problems.A legal challenge issued against Monsanto forced the multi-national...
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GM Sugar Beets Approved inUS
US Federal Judge Jeffery White has given farmers the green light to harvest genetically modified sugar beets, saying that the request to suspend cultivation from environmental groups came too late in the growing process, and that removing the beets from the...
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Gmo Policy On The Cards
After years of operating without a policy on genetically modified (GM) crops despite importing from South Africa which mainly produces GM foods Botswana is finally drawing up a policy which is meant to address overall regulation of these types...
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Bulgaria boosts GM crop restrictions
SOFIA, Bulgaria (AFP) Bulgaria's parliament on Thursday tightened restrictions on genetically modified food crops in the face of pressure from environmentalists seeking a total ban.Environment campaigners attacked an initial version of the bill that...
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EU Approves Controversial GMPotato
In a departure from traditional policy, the EU has approved German chemical company BASFs genetically modified (GM) Amflora potato for industrial cultivation.The move has sparked controversy over the crops antibiotic resistant properties, which...
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Bulgaria approves law to ban GMO crops
Bulgariaescape_start39;s parliament voted on Thursday (18 March) to tighten a law that effectively banned cultivation of genetically-modified (GM) crops for scientific and commercial reasons in response to public fears.Background Germany joined...
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New research examines whether biotechnology is relevant to poor farmers
rnational humanitarian organization Oxfam America hosted a panel today discussing the continuing controversy over the potential impact of genetically modified (GM) crops in developing countries.Despite its importance to two-thirds of the worlds...
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Bulgaria Parliament Bans GMO Crops To Soothe Fears
Bulgaria's parliament voted on Thursday to tighten a law that effectively banned cultivation of genetically modified (GM) crops for scientific and commercial reasons in response to public fears.The ruling center-right GERB party decided to drop a...
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Bulgaria approves law to ban GMO crops
Bulgaria's parliament voted on Thursday (18 March) to tighten a law that effectively banned cultivation of genetically-modified (GM) crops for scientific and c Bulgaria approves law to ban GMO crops.
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EU studies long-term effects of GM crops
This site is owned and operated by Informa plc ('Informa') whose registered office is Mortimer House, 37-41 Mortimer Street, London, W1T 3JH.EU studies long-term effects of GM crops.
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EU, Argentina End Seven-Year WTO BiotechRow
The WTO dispute launched by Argentina against the EU over its biotechnology legislation in May 2003 ended Thursday with the two countries coming to an agreement on how to handle issues related to biotech trade in the future.The settlement establishes that...
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Safe to smoke?
Smokers all over the world, take this good news with a tablespoon of salt!Some Australian scientists have found that there is a new agent that can protect the lungs of mice from the harmful effects of cigarette smoke! At the molecular & cellular level...
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GM fighting state efforts to protect auto dealers
General Motors is fighting legislation in at least five states that gives automobile dealers leverage over carmakers in the scramble for franchises.One such measure nearing final passage in Kentucky would give auto dealers who lost franchises first crack at...
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